Options Transitonal Living (Mather) - Case Manager

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada, Inc.•Mather, CA

3d•$28 - $28

About The Position

VOA, a Certified Great Place to Work, Family Services is recruiting a full-time Case Manager to work on the Options Transitional Living team. This is a 4X10 schedule. VOA's Family Services is a transitional housing program for homeless families. Our transitional housing program for women and children provides homeless families a safe environment for their children and themselves to live while they seek permanent housing and employment. Services include individual and group counseling by dedicated case managers, life-skills and parenting classes, and referrals for permanent housing. Full-time employees (working 30 or more hours a week) are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance coverage.

Requirements

Preferred candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience working within the AOD field is required.
This position requires demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions and to provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices.
It requires general knowledge of issues and challenges unique to homelessness, substance abuse, cultural norms, and persons with disabilities.
Must be able to utilize a range of interventions to work with clients with varying needs and levels of functioning.
Must be flexible to work irregular hours and be willing to function as a team member.
Computer skills are required.
Requires CPR and First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment, re-certification as necessary, and T.B. testing annually.
Valid California driver’s license and ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines required.
Teamwork skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to assist other people
Organizational skills
Analytical and decision-making ability
Lift and move up to 25 pounds
Stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and sit frequently
Kneel occasionally

Nice To Haves

An Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Counselor certification or a Registered Recovery Worker qualification is preferred.
Specific knowledge and experience with the Twelve Step philosophy, addiction and recovery, and dysfunctional family dynamics are preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing daily work requirements to achieve established objectives of the department.
Responsible for assistance with client development.
Responsible for all areas of daily program maintenance in compliance with company policies.
Responsible for training and development of new staff.
Responsible for self-development.