Amity Foundation

Nonprofit addiction treatment and reentry programs

Intensive Case Manager

Case Management & AdvocacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

ContractLos Angeles, CA, USA$24 - $28 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

One year of experience working with people experiencing homelessness and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, or a similar field of study; or at least two 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 of administering assessments, substance abuse counseling, reentry services, and case management within a culturally diverse population, preferably with both men and women.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
A vehicle, car insurance, and a valid driver's license are required.

Responsibilities

Interview and assess participant needs through interviews with participants referred by the Office of Diversion and Reentry.
Conduct wellness checks at clients' homes and provide crisis management for any issues.
Develop a treatment plan with each participant to identify and address service needs and goals.
Assist with public benefits advocacy and linkage.
Coordinate and link clients 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, psychiatrists, public defenders, primary care providers, and other partners to coordinate services for participants.
Attend inter-agency case coordination meetings, coalitions, regional advocacy groups, and boards to benefit participants and support community cooperation in addressing areas of need.
Maintain concise and comprehensive case records for all participants seeking services.
Provide accurate daily and monthly documentation and case notes according to funding source guidelines.
Use a company or personal vehicle to visit county jails and transport clients to and from appointments and other locations as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of non-profit organizations.

Salary Range: 24 to 28 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

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.

Full-Time

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA.

On-Site

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

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.

About the Company

Amity Foundation

Nonprofit addiction treatment and reentry programs

Amity Foundation is a nonprofit that runs addiction treatment, housing, education and job programs for people affected by incarceration and addiction in California and Arizona. Its residential and prison programs work as teaching and therapeutic communities, where participants, called students, recover by living and learning together. Counselors treat substance use inside California state prisons in partnership with the state, and campuses in Los Angeles, Vista and Tucson offer residential treatment and housing. Government grants fund most of its work, and it also administers Los Angeles County grants for groups offering alternatives to incarceration. Amity traces its roots to 1969 in Tucson, Arizona, where it is headquartered.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4M
Headquarters: Tucson, AZ
Founded: 1969

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