On-Site Case Manager Specialist — Empower Communities

Volunteers-of-Americ; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a Case Manager (Specialist) to provide intensive, on-site case management services for eligible clients, meeting them weekly and coordinating diverse resources. You will serve as the primary contact to arrange care for a caseload of individuals in need of human services.

The role requires strong assessment, advocacy, and collaboration skills, with a focus on supporting clients to achieve short- and long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Social Work or related field, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 1-year general experience in case management or similar social services role.
• Preferred qualifications include Counseling Certification, HMIS navigation, and 2 years of experience working with target population.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information to develop a case plan.
• Provides service linkages and support systems to ensure identified needs are met.
• Coordinates individualized planning with clients to meet short- and long-term needs.
• Coordinates case conferences with residents, consults with service team, monitors progress of clients on case plan, assists clients to meet goals.
• Acts as advocate for client before judicial, community, social service, and administrative bodies as needed.
• Facilitates support groups and documents group education sessions clearly and concisely.

Skills

Counseling Certification

Education

Associate’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Two years’ total education and relevant experience

Tools

HMIS navigation

Job description

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a Case Manager (Specialist) to provide intensive, on-site case management services for eligible clients, meeting them weekly and coordinating diverse resources. You will serve as the primary contact to arrange care for a caseload of individuals in need of human services.

The role requires strong assessment, advocacy, and collaboration skills, with a focus on supporting clients to achieve short- and long-term goals.