Case Manager - Los Angeles, United States - A Step to Freedom Inc.

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Case Manager

Full Job Description

A Step to Freedom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance the lives of low-income individuals and families who struggle with social and economic disparities such as homelessness, lack of education, substance abuse, mental illness, and recidivism by providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment to break cycles, heal and thrive.

A Step to Freedom is looking to add an Interim Case Manager to our team.

This position will be responsible for, but is not limited to, screening and assessing clients; creating, implementing and monitoring individual service plans; crisis intervention; connecting clients to medical, mental health, employment, housing and other community resources.

This is a full-time role and will primarily work Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Please note that this is not a remote opportunity.

• Provide case management which includes, but is not limited to, screening and

assessing clients; creating, implementing and monitoring individual service plans; crisis intervention; connecting clients to medical, mental health, employment, housing and other community resources

• Meets regularly with clients to develop individualized reentry care and life plan

goals; encourages progress towards these goals through community resources.

• Assist clients in obtaining any and all public benefits for which they are eligible
• Mentor, motivate and empower the client to successfully reenter the community by establishing a trusting and open relationship with the client
• Provide health education and counseling around disease management, medication adherence, mental health and SUD care, and selfcare
• Identifies community resources appropriate to meet clients' needs as identified

by re-entry care plan

• Compose and process various types of correspondence to include letters,

sensitive and confidential client information, and other client documentation

• Travel as required to meet client needs and program guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

About A Step to Freedom

We offer an inclusive environment where all are empowered to share their diverse perspectives and experiences so we can ultimately be better together.

Our policies, practices, programs, activities and decisions regarding employment, hiring, assignment, compensation, and volunteerism are not based on a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, ancestry, military discharge status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, parental status, housing status, or other protected status.

A Step to Freedom is an at-will employer, meaning we or our employees have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Pay:
$22 - $28 Hourly DOE


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

- social services: 2 years (preferred)

• LAHSA (HMIS) (required)

Work Location:

• One location

Pay:
$ $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


Experience:

• Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR): 1 year (required)

Social Work: 1 year (required)

• HMIS: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person