HDAP Case Manager Specialist

Company: Volunteers of America Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Career Opportunities with Volunteers of America Los AngelesA great place to work.Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.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 programs, as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at .PAY RATE: $23.98 - $25.24 Per HourBENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSEThe HDAP Case Manager (Specialist) provides intensive case management services to eligible clients, meeting participants at least weekly. The HDAP Case Manager will lead the program HDAP efforts and 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, as described below: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, 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 charts group education sessions clearly and concisely.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 1 year general experience in case management or similar social services role.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
        • Counseling Certification.
        • 2 years of experience working with target population.
        • HMIS navigation.Volunteers 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.
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