Case Manager I - ISM/ANIMO)

St. Joseph Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits package

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to join their team. In this role, you will provide essential outreach and case management services to Latino individuals and families, focusing on mental health and community resources. You will collaborate with a diverse group of professionals to facilitate therapeutic groups and support clients in achieving their mental well-being goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about helping others and have a background in social work, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health and substance use case management preferred.
• Ability to engage with diverse groups and provide community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and education to Latino families on mental health.
• Document advocacy and case management activities as required.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish/English

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Motivation and Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Background
Since 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice and throughout Los Angeles County. The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through 20+ programs in four pillars of service: Outreach and Engagement, Housing Services, Mental Health, and Education and Vocational Training. St. Joseph Center serves more than 10,000 people each year.

Job Description
Job Summary
The Case Manager serves as a team member with several social service professionals and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health for contracted agencies while adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Provide targeted outreach, engagement, and education activities to Latino individuals and families in order to increase awareness regarding overall mental health and health issues.
• Perform routine case management activities while working with other program staff providing services to clients.

Essential Duties:

• Help prospective clients gain access to needed community resources and support.
• Assist in establishing services as defined by agency and funding sources.
• In conjunction with other staff, coordinate activities, recruit participants, arrange event logistics, and provide staff support.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups, including working alongside other staff to develop and implement curriculums.
• Assist and explore individual rehab sessions by providing coping skills to help support clients with mental well-being.
• Participate in regular Latino ISM team meetings.
• Document all advocacy and case management activities as required by agency and/or funders.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Fluency in Spanish/English language required.
• Interest in immigration issues and/or family systems is a plus.
• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter.
• Must have the ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff.
• Must have excellent administrative and organizational skills.

Experience:

• Experience providing mental health and substance use case management services in a community setting with at-risk population, experience in Hispanic culture is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services or a related field.

Direct Reports:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and widely supported internet browsers.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Valid automobile liability insurance.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel to meet clients may be required.
• Transport clients using company vehicle as needed.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.

Additional Information

Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Salary: $22.00 - $22.50
Employment with St. Joseph Center is contingent upon completion of satisfactory background check.

Benefits: Excellent Benefits package available.

For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume.

EEO:
St. Joseph Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a veteran or any other characteristic protected under federal law. In addition to federal law requirements, SJC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

St. Joseph center invites you to review the current "EEO is The Law" poster as part of the application process. A link to the current poster is located below. https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Non-profit Organizations