Intensive Case Manager

Amity Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off and holidays

401K, HSA, Life insurance

Job summary

Amity Foundation in Los Angeles seeks compassionate individuals to join as Intensive Case Manager, helping people experiencing homelessness and those re-entering after incarceration by coordinating housing, mental health, substance use treatment, and community resources.

Responsibilities include interviewing participants, welfare checks, developing treatment plans, linking to benefits, coordinating with housing staff and probation, maintaining records, and transporting clients as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of experience with PEH and a BA in social work, psychology or related field, OR two years of case management for similar populations.
• Knowledge of assessments, counseling, reentry services, and culturally diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; familiarity with non-profit settings.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess participant needs through referrals.
• Conduct wellness checks and provide crisis management.
• Develop treatment plans to address services and goals.
• Assist with public benefits advocacy and linkage.
• Coordinate housing, mental health, and substance abuse resources.
• Collaborate with housing staff, probation officers, psychiatrists, and other partners.
• Maintain concise case records and documentation according to funding guidelines.
• Use company or personal vehicle to transport clients to appointments or visits.

Skills

Experience with PEH

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Non-profit knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license & vehicle

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed teaching, and therapeutic community are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as an Intensive Case Manager. With this groundbreaking opportunity not only will you work with our prison programs helping the re-entry population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.

About Amity:

Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.

Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

About the Position:

The intention of our services is to help people in Los Angeles County who have not been able to get the needed help in terms of Housing, Mental Health, Substance Abuse treatment, and linkages to community resources to help minimize recidivism. The role of the Intensive Case Manager is to help create a supportive network of services and resources for the client to prevent reincarceration and support long term permanent housing goals.

What You Will Do:

• Interview and assess participant needs through interviews with participants referred by the Office of Diversion and Reentry.
• Conduct wellness checks at the client’s homes and provide crisis management for any issues.
• Develop a treatment plan with the participant to identify and address service needs and goals.
• Assist with public benefits advocacy and linkage.
• Coordinate and link the client to needed mental health, substance abuse, and housing resources.
• Work with other staff to assist with placement and case management upon release.
• Collaborate with housing staff, probation officers, psychiatrist, public defenders, primary care providers, and other partners with the client to ensure a coordinated effort to best serve the participant.
• Attend inter-agency case coordinated meetings, coalitions, regional advocacy groups, and boards in benefiting the participants served and support community cooperation in addressing areas of need.
• Maintained concise and comprehensive case records on all participants seeking services.
• Provide accurate daily and monthly documentation and case notes as per funding source guidelines.
• Required to use company vehicle as well as personal vehicle to visit county jails and transport clients to and from appointments and other locations as needed.

What You Will Bring:

• One (1) year of experience working with PEH (People Experiencing Homelessness) and have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or similar field of study. OR
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing case management services to people with serious mental illness, justice involvement, substance use disorders, or similar populations, unless otherwise approved by the county.
• Knowledge on how to administer assessments, substance abuse counseling, reentry services, and case management within a culturally diverse population, preferably with both men and women.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of non-profit organizations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Required to have car insurance, vehicle, and valid driver’s license.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
• An organization committed to social justice and community action.
• Community-oriented workplace.

$24 - $28 an hour