Federal Case Manager - Avenue J

Volunteers of America Texas; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Life Insurance

Vacation and sick time

Retirement plan

Job summary

Volunteers of America Texas is hiring a Federal Case Manager in Fort Worth to support recently incarcerated individuals re-entering the community. You will provide case management services through the Community Corrections Center network and partner with agencies to create individualized plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating intake, developing goals, counseling on personal, financial and employment issues, documenting services, and coordinating releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social, human services, criminal justice or behavioral science.
• Demonstrates ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexibility of scheduling work hours to meet program needs.
• Demonstrates high integrity and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates intake and orientation of new clients within established time frames.
• Establishes and revises individualized goals and objectives with families and community resources.
• Counsels clients on personal, family, financial, employment, behavioral, and crisis matters.
• Documents services regularly and maintains complete case files.
• Advises Facility Director on discipline and emergencies; coordinates releases.
• Conducts Living Skills and group counseling sessions as directed.
• Attends required meetings and training; assumes On-Call Supervisor responsibilities.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Scheduling flexibility

Integrity and ethics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social/human services/criminal justice/behavioral science

Job description

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA - TexasAre you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? We may be the right organization for you: VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA TEXAS. For over 100 years VOA Texas, a faith-based and non-profit organization, has operated with a mission of "Helping America's Most Vulnerable Reach Their Full Potential" through various programs throughout Texas. Programs are locally created, managed and delivered to provide a wide array of human services through PAID positions. Come and be a part of the passion, the mission and the tradition! Position: Federal Case ManagerLocation: Fort Worth, TexasRate of Pay: $57,000 annually

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

The Federal Case Manager position is available in the Community Re-Entry program of VOATX that provides a network of support to recently incarcerated individuals. VOATX seeks to break the cycle of incarceration by helping individuals build life skills that will support them through the process of re-entering the community. This position is responsible for the provision of case management services to Federal clients of the Community Corrections Center

Job Requirements

• Coordinates intake and orientation of new clients within established time frames.
• Establishes and revises the Individual Goals and Objectives/ Treatment plan with the families, other agencies and community resources as appropriate.
• Counsels clients on personal, family, financial, employment, behavioral, and crisis matters.
• Documents services regularly, as prescribed by contract and maintains complete and current case files and records.
• Advises Facility Director on discipline, special needs, and emergencies; recommends appropriate action or alternatives.
• Coordinates the release of clients from program either back into the community or to an institution as appropriate.
• Conducts Living Skills and group counseling sessions as directed; utilizes authorized curriculum during group sessions.
• Monitors and notifies staff of potential psychological crisis with individual clients that may affect the operation of the program or the facility.
• Attends required meetings and training as directed.
• Assumes On-Call Supervisor responsibilities as directed.
• Serves as VOA representative with sponsoring agencies, institutions, and community resources on an as needed basis.
• Prepares release paperwork on all clients within the specific time frames.
• Reviews all passes and coordinates them with the Facility Director and sponsoring agency as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a social, human services, criminal justice or behavioral science program from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrates ability to work with multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexibility of scheduling work hours to meet the needs of the program.
• Demonstrates high degree of integrity and ethical standards.
• Must have valid Texas Driver License, clear MVR, and ability to be insured.

Benefits

• Volunteers of America Texas offers a rich benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, Vacation and Sick time, other optional benefits and a retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Accessibility

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: Email:

Additional Information

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.

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