Case Manager Specialist

Case Manager Specialist IHelping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life StoriesVolunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation.PAY RATE: $23.98 - $25.24 Per HourVOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.Job Summary and PurposeThe Case Manager Specialist I provides intensive case management services to eligible clients, meeting participants at least weekly. The Case Manager is the primary point of contact to coordinate services and care for assigned clients. Each Case Manager handles a caseload of individuals in need of a wide variety of human services resources and provides the full range of services available.Duties and ResponsibilitiesConducts comprehensive screenings and assessments with individuals (or families) to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop a case plan.Provide service linkages and support systems to ensure identified needs are met.Care Coordination, Case Management of assigned case load, System and Housing NavigationCoordinates individualized planning with clients to meet short- and long-term needs.Coordinates case conferences with clients, consults with service team, monitors progress of clients on case plan, assists clients to meet the agreed upon goals.Must drive to client meetings and home visits on a regular basisActs as advocate for client before judicial, community, social service, and administrative bodies as needed;Facilitates support groups and client participation as appropriate, Documents and chart group education sessions clearly and concisely.Essential Ability AcknowledgementAbility to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.Essential DutiesServices for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment.Assessment: through individual meetings on a regular basis and as part of Case Management team develop a detailed plan of action to meet the clients needs, set goals and find the necessary resources to meet those goalsCoaching and Social Support – accompany participants to activities and services, facilitate group education sessionsCoordinate Care and Case Management of assigned case load as part of team, connecting participants to appropriate servicesAdvocacy for participants before other agencies/community settingsCapacity Building – motivating participant progressOutreach and Engagement – Meet participants and bring into programsOther duties as required and may be subject to changeMandated ReporterAs service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.QualificationsRequirements:Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verificationsValid California Driver's license and reliable vehicle in order to make home visits.Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.Education:Associate's Degree in Social Work or related field or a combination of education and relevant experience (two years' total).Completion of VOALA Case Management training within 6 months of hire.Experience:Minimum 1-year general experience in case management or similar social services rolePreferred Qualifications:Counseling Certification2 years of experience working with target populationHMIS navigationVolunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.