Case Manager I
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
Part-time
On-site
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Social Worker
Case Manager
Summary
Works closely with the Clinical Supervisor to coordinate services within the DORS Program, providing services to individuals and families facing homelessness.
Position Type
Part Time
Essential Functions
Assists with screening and admitting applicants for services
Conducts assessments of persons served needs, completes intakes and develop individual service plans
Provides outreach services and engages individuals entering the program
Provides individual and/or group supports and training for persons served such as employment services, education, finances, social/recreational, family living, mental and physical health.
Provides monitoring and direction to persons served and acts as a positive role model Completes all required documentation of services
Manages all case records in accord with contractual requirements
Creates, develops, and maintains linkages with other service providers and community resources that may be of assistance to clients
Participates in staff meetings and in-service training as required
Provides or coordinates the transportation of persons served, when needed
All other duties as assigned
Competencies
Communication Proficiency
Accountability for Others
Balanced Decision Making
Leading Others
Flexibility
Initiative
Analysis of Data
Problem Management
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree OR High School diploma plus three (3) years of experience in social service-related field
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can sometimes be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Summary
Works closely with the Clinical Supervisor to coordinate services within the DORS Program, providing services to individuals and families facing homelessness.
Position Type
Part Time
Essential Functions
Assists with screening and admitting applicants for services
Conducts assessments of persons served needs, completes intakes and develop individual service plans
Provides outreach services and engages individuals entering the program
Provides individual and/or group supports and training for persons served such as employment services, education, finances, social/recreational, family living, mental and physical health.
Provides monitoring and direction to persons served and acts as a positive role model Completes all required documentation of services
Manages all case records in accord with contractual requirements
Creates, develops, and maintains linkages with other service providers and community resources that may be of assistance to clients
Participates in staff meetings and in-service training as required
Provides or coordinates the transportation of persons served, when needed
All other duties as assigned
Competencies
Communication Proficiency
Accountability for Others
Balanced Decision Making
Leading Others
Flexibility
Initiative
Analysis of Data
Problem Management
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree OR High School diploma plus three (3) years of experience in social service-related field
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can sometimes be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.