Entry-Level Case Manager – Housing & Social Services

Volunteers of America; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Volunteers of America LA is seeking an entry-level Case Manager to provide coordinated services for clients in interim and permanent housing. You will join a team performing assessments, care planning, coaching, and system navigation to support individuals who were experiencing homelessness and are now housed.

Role requires fingerprint clearance, ability to handle emotional stress, and on-site presence daily. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and retirement plans in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Must pass 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.

Responsibilities

• Assessment – Work as Part of a team to conduct assessment of participant strengths and needs.
• Coaching for Social Support of participants
• Care Coordination, Case Management, System and Housing Navigation
• Advocacy on behalf of participants before other clinical, agency and community settings
• Capacity Building – Motivate participants and connect them to appropriate programs
• Outreach and Engagement – locate assigned participants, secure a safe place while resolving needs
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Case Management training within 6 months of hire

Associate’s Degree in Social Services related field in lieu of experience

Job description

Volunteers of America LA is seeking an entry-level Case Manager to provide coordinated services for clients in interim and permanent housing. You will join a team performing assessments, care planning, coaching, and system navigation to support individuals who were experiencing homelessness and are now housed.

Role requires fingerprint clearance, ability to handle emotional stress, and on-site presence daily. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and retirement plans in a nonprofit setting.