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 Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Volunteers of America Texas in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Federal Case Manager to coordinate intake/orientation, develop and revise treatment plans with families and partner agencies, and counsel clients on personal and crisis matters.

The role requires collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, documentation of services, and on-call supervision duties. A Texas driver's license and integrity are essential for this non-profit, mission-driven position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet program needs.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates intake and orientation of new clients within established time frames.
• Establishes and revises individual goals and treatment plans 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, special needs and emergencies; recommends actions.
• Coordinates the release of clients from the program back into the community or to an institution as appropriate.
• Conducts living skills and group counseling sessions as directed; uses approved curriculum.
• Monitors potential psychological crises and notifies staff as needed.
• Attends required meetings and training; assumes On-Call Supervisor responsibilities.
• Serves as VOA representative with sponsoring agencies and community resources.
• Prepares release paperwork within specified time frames.
• Reviews passes and coordinates with the Facility Director and sponsoring agency.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Flexibility

Ethical standards

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social/Human Services/Criminal Justice/Behavioral Science

Job description

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA - Texas

Are 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 Manager

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Rate of Pay: $57,000 annually

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

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.

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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