Case Manager Jobs

Employment Type: Part Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $19.35 - $24.76 in 6 steps

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Mission Statement

Join Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) and make a difference in Kings County, CA as an Case Manager. KCAO envisions a future where all people in Kings County are able to live with dignity, have access to available resources and have the opportunity, motivation and ability to live economically productive and satisfying lives.

Our Mission: Working as a team, KCAO will seek and provide programs that develop self-sufficiency in individuals, families, and communities within Kings County.

Our Vision: Kings County residents and communities will achieve self-sufficiency through the high quality and client-focused programs of KCAO.

We are a private nonprofit helping people and changing lives in Kings County since 1965. Do you see yourself as part of our team of passionate, committed, and caring people?

Job Summary

The Case Manager is responsible for providing assessment, case management, supervision and scheduled activities for individuals and families eligible for services. Services may be provided to the homeless population, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse, or pregnant/parenting teenagers.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Working in the Cal Learn Program will require:
• Working in the Rape Crisis Program will require:
• Follow safety protocol and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Design and implement structured activities for clients.
• Maintain awareness of special community events, recreational or cultural resources of other activities designed for client's and coordinate utilization of such resources when feasible.
• Child Care
• Employment stability and job placement
• Provide direct services such as peer counseling, information and referrals, transportation and advocacy as needed.
• Assist children's comprehension and completion of school assignments, including homework assistance, as appropriate and needed.
• Collaboration with Kings County Behavioral health
• Provide assistance to "special needs" families requiring services, such as translation (English/Spanish), transport (handicapped) and crisis counseling for families and individuals experiencing acute domestic violence trauma.
• Maintain records and files and complete necessary paperwork.
• Completing Positive Youth Development Training
• Complete 40 hour Domestic Violence Certification Course
• Utility assistance
• Homeless housing project stability
• Assist parents and/or client's to understand dynamics of family violence and/or homelessness and how they may be affected.
• Develop case management plans to support self-sufficiency, independence, and life goals. Assess the level of family and individual functioning and make appropriate referrals to community agencies and organizations for support services, including, but not limited to:
• Adult Protective Services
• Assist client to understand the dynamics of sexual assault and how they may be affected.
• Document all services provided.
• Evaluate homeless individuals using the Vulnerability Index Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT)
• Attend all necessary meetings, conferences and workshops as required.
• Working in the Domestic Violence Assistance, Elder Abuse, and Human Trafficking Programs will require:
• Evaluate progress of client's toward the goals in their case management plan on a regular basis.
• Complete follow up evaluations to ensure client is receiving necessary care, treatment, and advocacy.
• Submit regular monthly reports
• Child Welfare Services
• Financial stability, including money management
• Assist supervisor, Program Manager, or IPSS Director as required/requested.
• Interview and assess needs of individual's protective or preventative services.
• Recruit, orient, and mentor volunteers as needed in specific program.
• Educational program
• Perform outreach efforts with landlords/property managers to facilitate access to homeless housing project when appropriate and needed.
• Complete 40 Sexual Assault Certification Course
• Attend Sexual Assault Forensic Exams (SAFE) when requested by forensic nurse, law enforcement, or client.
• Shelter for victims of domestic violence
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as directed.
• Facilitate virtual therapy sessions for clients that are unable to travel or who request virtual therapy.
• Therapy
• Home weatherization

Experience/Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in social services or related field in psychology, rehabilitation, or social work from an accredited four-year college AND one-year work experience in a related social service field.

OR

• Associate's Degree in social services or related field in psychology, rehabilitation, or social work from an accredited college; AND two years' work experience in a related social service field.

Other Requirements

• Travel and attend out of area meetings and conferences as require Our Gas Attendants are the most fabulous in the business. They pump customers' gas and educate them on all of our fabulous departments and specials. Light cleaning is also required.

Qualifications

Must be able to communicate with people and have a fabulous attitude. Customer service skills are essential! Must be able to learn quickly and adapt to a fast paced work environment.