Case Manager Generalist

• Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment.
• Assessment: through individual meetings on a regular basis and as part of Case Management team develop a detailed plan of action to meet the clients needs, set goals and find the necessary resources to meet those goals
• Coaching and Social Support – accompany participants to activities and services
• Coordinate Care and Case Management as part of team, connecting participants to appropriate services
• Advocacy for participants before other agencies/community settings
• Capacity Building – motivating participant progress
• Outreach and Engagement – Meet participants and bring into programs
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

• HS/GED. Completion of VOALA Case Management training within 6 months of hire.

• Minimum 1-year general experience in case management or similar social services role
• Or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services related field in lieu of experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Social Work, Social Services, public administration, public health or related field)
• 1 year of experience working with target population
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Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.