Case Manager - Beacon (Temp)
Amityfdn · Los Angeles, California, United States · onsite
USD 22 to 23 · period not stated
- Provide all program components and all other services (except Job Development) to the THP participants.
- Conduct initial intake and needs assessments for all participants assigned to caseload.
- Prepare, review, and update Case Management Plans (CMP) for participants assigned to caseload.
- Develop and monitor the participant’s progress relative to their CMP through all phases of the program and confer regularly with CDCR staff concerning program progress and transition planning.
- Document all progress and all services provided in the participants’ files (including employment effort/status, individual and group counseling, case conference results, referral services, and disciplinary information).
- Make appropriate referrals to outside agencies as necessary.
- Develop discharge and post-completion plans.
- Maintain collaborative relationships evidenced by effective communication with Program Director, CDCR liaisons, and THP participants.
- Maintain comprehensive case records and accurate statistical information for THP participants and services, including all of the required elements of the Case Management Plan.
- Conduct an initial orientation upon the participant’s arrival and sign attendance in the participant’s file.
- admission to the program. Sign and date assessment documentation and place it in the participant’s case file.
- Provide intake screening for participants that shall include citizenship status, Veteran status, American Indian/Alaskan Native status, medical and/or mental health conditions, and health care coverage status for medical (e.g. substance use disorder and mental health services, physical health services, prescription drug benefit, etc.), dental, and vision insurance.
- Development of CMP, ensuring goals, objectives, and target needs are based on assessment(s) results.
- Participate in CMP review every 30 days for each participant in the caseload.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- As Advocate you must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a related field; OR High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years' experience working with a criminal justice or related population.
- Must have a valid California driver’s license and be eligible for Amity vehicle insurance.
- Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of long-term incarceration; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of incarceration.\
- Recognition of the importance of individual differences created by personalities, cultures, lifestyles, social networks, and other factors that influence behavior.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge to re-entry practices.
- Operational knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Access.
- Ability to integrate and align treatment options with institutional recommendations, participant indications, and the results of the evidence-based assessment tool.
- Ability to demonstrate proper attitudes and techniques towards program participants.
- Ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the community and within the organization.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision; and, to work constructively with diverse people and with parties that may have divergent perspectives and interests.
- Provide optimal services to participants.
- Understand and appropriately apply Amity policies and procedures and adhere to agency-wide practices and regulations.
- Participate in community-building activities as appropriate to the position.
- Protect program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.
- $22 - $23 semi monthly What We Offer: 100% Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision. Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays. 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs An organization committed to community action Community-oriented workplace