About Us:VOALAHelping 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.
Learn more at www.voala.org.Hope Street SHELTERIn coordination with the City of Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Program, VOALA operates the Hope Street Shelter, providing a diverse group of services, including: Comprehensive Case Management Services, Affordable Housing Assistance, Transitional Housing Programs, Permanent Housing Placements, housing stability and income stability efforts.JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSEThe Case Manager (Specialist) 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 RESPONSIBILITIES* Conducts 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.* Coordinates individualized planning with clients to meet short
– and long-term needs.* Coordinates case conferences with residents; consults with service team.* Facilitates groups and completes appropriate documentation on all aspects of resident case.QualificationsREQUIREMENTS:* Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verificationsEDUCATION:* Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field* or a combination of education and relevant experience (four years’ total).EXPERIENCE:* Minimum 1 years of experience as a case managerKNOWLEDGE:* Case Management ethics, HIPAA, Programmatic standards of operation and clinical engagement, clinical documentation methods, client focused ideologyTECHNOLOGY SKILLS:* Basic Microsoft operating system navigation, outlook, word, excel, power-pointSKILLS AND ABILITIES:* Demonstrated understanding of special needs of target client.* Demonstrated ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflict, including dealing with un-cooperative clients.* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English language.* Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.* Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.COMPETENCIES:* Build rapport with those encountered in all aspects the work day.* Build trust, act trustworthy* Active listening (reflective listening)* Follow instructions and VOALA procedures* Expertly apply principles of client-centered, strength-based counselling (including the principles of the recovery model and trauma-informed practice)* Able to identify successes, challenges, and barriers impacting the completion of plans prepared for clients.* Apply principles of professional boundaries and ethics to on the job situations* Able to de-escalate threatening/volatile situations with clients, or in the workplacePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Counseling Certification* 2 years of experience working with target population* HMIS navigationVOALA BENEFITS SUMMARY:* Choice of 3 medical insurance plans* Choice of 2 dental insurance plans (one plan for employee only; has no premium)* Vision insurance plan* Voluntary Supplemental Coverage* Accidental Injury Coverage* Hospital Care Coverage* Critical Illness Coverage* Pet Insurance* Paid vacation time* Paid sick time* 10 company paid holidays* Company funded 401a retirement pension plan* Optional employee contribution to 403b retirement savings plan* Life and AD&D insurance* Programs to maintain your health and well-being* Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
– (No cost to employee and 100% confidential)* Company funded Short-term Disability Insurance (STDI) Insurance* Company funded Long-term Disability Insurance (LTD)Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local lawThis employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 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 (OHS) 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.