SPECIAL SERVICE FOR GROUPS, INC
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Title: Case Manager (Highland Park)
Division: APAIT
FLSA: Non-Exempt, Full-time (40 hr./wk.)
Supervisor: Clinical Program Manager
Pay Scale: $25-$30/hour
Revised: 06/04/2024
Summary
The Case Manager will be responsible for providing direct program implementation activities as an integral part of the agency’s Behavioral Health and Support Services unit under the direct supervision of the Clinical Program Manager. Responsibilities include outreach and recruitment; conducting participant screenings and assessments; facilitating trauma-informed, culturally affirming individual and group level counseling; providing targeted case management; and tracking participant progress. The target population is formerly incarcerated men in a housing site in Highland Park. This facility is all men and the clients may have the following: severe mental illness, substance abuse, co-morbidity, tri-morbidity, etc. The Case Manager must be comfortable with a setting that focuses on Forensic Treatment.
Essential Functions
1. Conduct client intake screenings into behavioral health and psychosocial support program services, and assessment plans.
2. Develop and implement outreach, recruitment, and linkage referrals to community-wide stakeholders.
3. Provide targeted case management services, such as referrals to food assistance, childcare, transportation, housing; care coordination; employment development; skills building.
4. Provide necessary program documentation, including the completion of reports, administration of evaluation tools, and other program related assignments.
5. Facilitate group level counseling sessions.
6. Attend and actively participate in unit, case conference, internal staff in-service, community, and other relevant agency events.
7. Ability to work overtime and perform duties during weekends, holidays, and evenings when required.
8. Regular attendance required.
9. Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
10. Other activities as required to conduct program and agency objectives.
Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
1. Bachelor’s degree preferred, OR High school diploma or GED Equivalent and above OR at least 2 years of experience in the HIV/AIDS or behavioral health field.
2. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, and related issues.
3. Knowledge of and ability to work with racial/ethnic minority, impoverished and underserved communities and groups (e.g., multi-gender, generation, LGBTQ, substance using).
4. Bilingual in Spanish language preferred.
5. Proficient writing and oral communication skills.
6. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of PC hardware and software (i.e., Windows, word processing, spreadsheets).
7. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously in high pressure environment.
8. Maintain and uphold agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
9. Valid California Driver License and Proof of Car Insurance .
10. Reliable transportation.
11. Verification of employment eligibility and background check.
12. Updated tuberculosis test (annual requirement) – read, reviewed, and dated by a clinician 6 months prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Experience working in a non-profit community-based organization.
2. Experience providing counseling grounded in evidence-based practices such as Seeking Safety or TREM.
3. Bilingual in Spanish language.
Supervisory Responsibilities
1. The incumbent in the position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities.
Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
1. Ergonomically safe office environment with desktop computer, desk, chair, natural light from windows.
2. Occasional community outreach that target population frequents.
3. Some driving and exposure to vehicles in motion.
Physical Requirements
1. While performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, walking, frequent driving,
carrying (max.20lbs), lifting (max. 20lbs), listening, and speaking.
Mental Requirements
1. The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate any/all the following: constant distractions, interruptions; uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; and availability for on call/duty after regular working hours, and exposure to inappropriate behavior and language of others.
Application Process:
Please submit cover letter and resume by e-mail to: Jeremy, jeremyv@apaitssg.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Special Service for Groups, Inc. (SSG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
SSG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements set by law
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Case Management: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Valid California Driver’s License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person