Case Manager Aod Ii Certified Mc - Downey, United States - Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc.

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc.

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Downey, 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:
$23.87-$25.13 PER HOUR

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Case Manager, AOD II, assesses participants and coordinates access to medical, educational, social, prevocational, vocational, rehabilitative, or other community services.

The Case Manager is the primary point of contact to coordinate services and care for assigned clients. In collaboration with the AOD Counselor and Therapist, the Case Manager ensures that critical linkages to support services meet the medical, mental health, housing and education needs of the participant are consistently and effectively delivered

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts comprehensive screenings and assessments with individuals (and families as appropriate) to collect functional, environmental, psychosocial, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate
Assess barriers facing the clients and develop a case plan.
Coordinate individualized planning with clients to meet short

- and long-term needs.

Provide service linkages and support systems to ensure identified needs are met.
Coordinates case conferences with clients, 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
Network and communicate with referral agencies and community resources, as well as family members and natural supports
Responsible for transferring benefits from previous county of residence to Los Angeles County for beneficiaries who have moved
Facilitate necessary transitions in substance abuse treatment between levels of care (from residential to outpatient treatment, etc.)
Trains and Guides colleagues who are earning their AOD Certification (employees with current AOD Registration who are completing required supervised hours).
Other duties as may be required to meet program goals, and the goals of program participants

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

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

EDUCATION:

Holds an Alcohol and Drug Counseling (AOD) Certification from an approved accrediting organization (CCAPP, CADTP or CADEE)

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 1year general experience in case management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree, or 4 years of relevant experience
2 years' experience working with target population
Knowledge of/experience with substance abuse services in L.A. County;
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 19 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._