Case Manager Specialist - Monrovia, United States - Volunteers of America Los Angeles

Volunteers of America Los Angeles

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Monrovia, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

About Us:

_VOALA_

_Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories_

PAY RATE:
$23.06-$24.27 PER HOUR

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
The 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, psychosocial, 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, monitors progress of clients on case plan, assists clients to meet the agreed upon goals.
Acts 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.

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

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 1year general experience in case management or similar social services role

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Counseling Certification
2 years of experience working with target population
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