SSG Fox Case Worker

Job Summary: Salary DOE: ($30.12-$32.94) The SSG Fox Case Worker serves as a key team member, collaborating with program staff, behavioral health clinicians, Veteran Affairs (VA) and other community health professionals to provide case management services to individuals, particularly those at risk of suicide and facing mental health or substance use challenges. The Case Worker will be responsible for coordinating services, assisting participants in setting and achieving goals, monitoring progress, and providing ongoing support. Responsibilities include: Collaborating with the Veteran Peer Support Specialist (VPSS) to advocate for participants, ensure access to necessary resources, and foster effective communication among stakeholders. Coordinating services and providing ongoing support to participants. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required in a related field such as Human Services, Social Work or closely related field of study preferred. Alternatively, an Associate degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work and/or related field; or combination of year for year education and experience in related field plus two years of case management experience may be substituted for degree requirement. Preferred qualifications include: Two years of work experience working with Veterans, active-duty military and their families. Knowledge of the VA healthcare system. Nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency, and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of veterans and other people with behavioral health and substance misuse recovery challenges and their families. Skills required: Ability to establish working relationships with behavioral health and substance misuse consumers. Ability to provide direct assistance with access to community resources. Ability to facilitate or co-facilitate educational workshops, support groups and recovery-oriented activities for participants and their families. Computer skills to include Microsoft Word and email. Interest and knowledge of the Native lifestyle and culture. Preferred skills: Mental Health First Aid. S.A.V.E. or QPR Gatekeeper Trainer. Trauma Informed Care. Motivational Interviewing. Other culturally relevant practice-based interventions. Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives preference to qualified Native American applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638.

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