Case Manager AOD Registered MC

Volunteers of America; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) is seeking a Case Manager AOD I - MC to provide treatment and intensive case management services, meeting participants weekly and coordinating care under supervision.

Under guidance, you will learn alcohol and drug counseling tasks, perform screenings, assessments, and intake, and work to renew registration until certification is earned. This is an on-site role with a wide range of essential duties and compliance expectations.

Qualifications

• Must pass fingerprint clearance and background checks.
• Ability to work with challenging clients in a supportive, community-based program.
• Minimum 1 year of general case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and assessments to collect client information and plan needs.
• Coordinate individualized case plans and link to services.
• Advocate for clients with agencies and community resources.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Alcohol and Drug Counseling Registration

Job description

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) was established in 1972 in a grassroots effort by community members seeking alternatives to prison for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). SCADP is now a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing residential treatment services and outpatient counseling services to individuals throughout Los Angeles, as well as housing and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence. SCADP now offers services with a continuum of care to underserved and disadvantaged populations throughout the Los Angeles area.

PAY RATE: $23.64 - $24.89 Per Hour

BENEFITS: SCADP offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

In training to be an AOD counselor, the Case Manager AOD I - MC provides services to beneficiaries participating in treatment and 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.

Under guidance and supervision of a Certified AOD Counselor, the Case Manager AOD I learns alcohol and drug counseling functions including screening, assessment, and intake. Meets annual renewal requirements and submits annual renewal of Registration until Certification is earned.

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

• Conduct comprehensive screenings and assessments with individuals (and families as appropriate) to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, 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
• Other duties as may be required to meet the goals of La Casita, and the program participants

ESSENTIAL ABILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as SCADP serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment
• Assessment: through individual meetings on a regular basis and as part of Case Management team develop a detailed plan of action to meet the client’s needs, set goals and find the necessary resources to meet those goals
• Coaching and Social Support – accompany participants to activities and services
• Coordinate Care and Case Management as part of team, connecting participants to appropriate services
• Advocacy for participants before other agencies/community settings
• Capacity Building – motivating participant progress
• Outreach and Engagement – Network with service providers, client family members and other natural supports to promote client goals.
• Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.

MANDATED REPORTER

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as SCADP serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

EDUCATION:

• Alcohol and Drug Counseling Registration by an approved accrediting organization (CCAPP, CADTP or CADEE)

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1-year general experience in case management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AA or higher degree in Behavioral Science
• 2 years' experience working with target population
• Knowledge of/expertise with substance abuse services in LA County

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) 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 and will provide the federal government with your Form I-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 (DHS) 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.