Location
Long Beach, CA | United States
Job description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Case Manager II/Driver - Inglewood OR Long Beach, California
- Assesses veterans referred to the program to include any problems, needs, or barriers identified in the following areas: Housing, Employment, Education/Training, Financial, Sobriety Support/Addiction Treatment, Legal, Family/Social, and Medical/Psychiatric.
- Coordinates care with VA personnel and other community partners on behalf of clients to for eligibility documentation, mental and physical health services
- Facilitates client intake process and compiles client files ensuring all program eligibility documentation is complete.
- Collaborates with clients to complete Individual Action Plans (IAP).
- Maintains confidential client files in a professional and timely manner ensuring all forms are the most recently revised versions and in compliance with organization standards; all required documents are present, complete, signed by the client and staff as applicable; and documents are placed in the correct order according to organization standards.
- Meets with clients as specified by program requirements and documents progress notes in Data/Assessment/Plan (DAP) format.
- Reviews and documents updates for IAPs monthly.
- Completes timely discharge summaries.
- Conducts home visits (whether at project-based units or scattered site) to provide case management services and ensure health and welfare of clients.
- Assists in quality management activities, data collection, and preparing reports.
- Facilitates client life skills classes.
- Provides specialized case management services and life skills groups/classes to veteran subpopulations as applicable (such as female veterans, disabled veterans, Iraq/Afghanistan veterans, etc.).
- Conducts random drug and alcohol screenings of clients.
- Maintains confidentiality in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
- Completes accurate and timely data entry into the HMIS system as applicable and other required internal and external databases.
- Documents client referrals for services.
- Attends scheduled team meetings and trainings.
- Maintains and submits time sheets, mileage logs, client expenses, and other required documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Drive company vehicles for client transportation or other work-related activities.
- Performs other duties as required.
Additional Program-Specific Duties:
MP's Client has various programs in which a Case Manager may be assigned to, including Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, Workforce, Supportive Services for Veteran Families, and Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related social service field required.
- Certifications/Licenses:
- Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling preferred.
- Valid Driver's license required, must meet company insurance requirements, and complete a provided driver training course.
- Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in social services or related field required.
- Experience working with homeless and/or veterans preferred.
- Experience facilitating support groups preferred.
- Skills/Knowledge:
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Professional Manner and appearance.
- Ability to take direction, work independently, and within a team.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of clients, staff and community members.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet
ABOUT OUR CLIENT:
Our client's mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support. We believe that all veterans deserve every opportunity to live with dignity and independence. With 12 locations throughout the United States our client's vision is that all veterans and their families shall have their needs met to regain and maintain productive independence. Serving those who have served!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Address/Location: 740 Isis Ave. Inglewood, CA 90301 OR Long Beach, CA 90802. We are looking for candidates for either location. Up to candidate preference and job availability. This position may require driving clients to various selected appointments.
- Compensation Expectations: $23.08 - $26.66 per hour
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more!
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$23.08 - $26.66 per hour
