Foundation Director jobs in Shreveport, LA

About us

ELLE Foundation is a non profit organization provides services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force; and to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless veterans.

Elle Foundation

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program

Job Description

Case Manager

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience in field. Two or more years of case management experience is required.

Description:
The Case Manager will coordinate case management supportive services to very low income veteran families. Record keeping is also an important part of the position--keeping client and agency files accurate, up-to-date, and in order is a critical function. Provides direct service to veterans and manages/implements action plan contained within the client's IEP, including intake, assessment, linkages, documentation of services and evaluation of progress toward goals and job readiness.

Requirements:

• Positive attitude with effective oral and written communications skills are a must.
• Computer literate: familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word) and relationship management database software.
• Previous experience working in human services, particularly with persons who are homeless, is preferred.
• Veteran with honorable discharge is preferred.
• Candidate must be able to work both independently and as a team player. Candidate must be sincere and passionate about their work with Veterans. We believe that while there are many great needs and worthy causes in our community, there is no more important, meaningful, or purposeful work than serving our nation’s Veterans.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive case management services to each client including intake, needs assessment, creating individualized employment plans, monitoring client from intake to exit from program and other program duties as assigned.
• Through direct referral, provide assistance in employment and training, life skills, education, and health care services
• Assist participants in obtaining public benefits through referrals to federal, state and local agencies.
• Complete monthly reports in an accurate, thorough, and timely fashion.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date progress notes for each client.
• Coordinate with other program staff to conduct outreach activities throughout the community.
• Implement and enforce program rules and regulations as set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS).
• Other duties as assigned .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social services: 3 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person