Federal Case Manager - Avenue J

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA - Texas Are you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? We may be the right organization for you: VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA TEXAS. For over 100 years VOA Texas, a faith-based and non-profit organization, has operated with a mission of “Helping America’s Most Vulnerable Reach Their Full Potential” through various programs throughout Texas. Programs are locally created, managed and delivered to provide a wide array of human services through PAID positions. Come and be a part of the passion, the mission and the tradition! Position: Federal Case Manager Location: Fort Worth, Texas Rate of Pay: $57,000 annually Here’s What You’ll Be Doing Coordinates intake and orientation of new clients within established time frames. Establishes and revises the Individual Goals and Objectives/ Treatment plan with the families, other agencies and community resources as appropriate. Counsels clients on personal, family, financial, employment, behavioral, and crisis matters. Documents services regularly, as prescribed by contract and maintains complete and current case files and records. Advises Facility Director on discipline, special needs, and emergencies; recommends appropriate action or alternatives. Coordinates the release of clients from program either back into the community or to an institution as appropriate. Conducts Living Skills and group counseling sessions as directed; utilizes authorized curriculum during group sessions. Monitors and notifies staff of potential psychological crisis with individual clients that may affect the operation of the program or the facility. Attends required meetings and training as directed. Assumes On-Call Supervisor responsibilities as directed. Serves as VOA representative with sponsoring agencies, institutions, and community resources on an as needed basis. Prepares release paperwork on all clients within the specific time frames. Reviews all passes and coordinates them with the Facility Director and sponsoring agency as required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a social, human services, criminal justice or behavioral science program from an accredited college or university. Demonstrates ability to work with multi-disciplinary team. Flexibility of scheduling work hours to meet the needs of the program. Demonstrates high degree of integrity and ethical standards. Must have valid Texas Driver License, clear MVR, and ability to be insured. Volunteers of America Texas offers a rich benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, Vacation and Sick time, other optional benefits and a retirement plan. AA/EEO/M/F/D/V Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. Accessibility If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone Email: If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese English – Spanish – Chinese If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr Volunteers of America-Texas