Intensive Case Manager - DHS/JIR Job at Amity Foundation, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Amity Foundation
  • Los Angeles, CA

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.

Hourly Range : $24.00 - 28.00

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:

  • Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or social science and one year of experience providing outreach, substance abuse counseling, OR
  • The equivalent of a high school diploma and three cumulative years of experience of administrative responsibility in providing outreach, substance abuse counseling, reentry services, and case management within a culturally diverse population.
  • 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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Trial period,

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