What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peaceful Connections Case Manager position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles?
OVERVIEW
Under the direct supervision of a Social Worker (MSW), the job of a Case Manager is to regularly meet with youth participants, helping them create individual goals and tracking their accomplishments, with the end goal of preventing youth involvement with violence. The Case Manager will also engage family members and caretakers when appropriate. The Case Manager will conduct outreach to the community and internally; build rapport with families and targeted youth; provide case management services in accordance with the program requirements and administration's directions & guidance; establish and maintain records; compile and distribute materials and reports; respond to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources; and do other related work as needed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Attends site and in-service meetings to convey and gather information required to perform functions.
- Assists with participant outreach by preparing and distributing outreach material, making presentations, phone calls, and scheduling meetings.
- Maintains various manual and electronic documents / reports, files, and records to provide up-to-date information and historical reference per established administrative guidelines and legal requirements. This may include participant information.
- Assists with assessing participants’ needs, situations, personal strengths, and support networks to work with youth and determine appropriate goals.
- Coordinates with appropriate organizations and services including, but not limited to, social services, physical and mental health services, housing support, employment education, and substance use disorder treatment.
- Monitors and tracks milestones such as employment acquisition and educational progress
- Responds to inquiries from various internal and external parties (e.g., schools, partners, government agencies, the general public, students, etc.) to provide information, facilitate communication among parties and provide direction.
- Meets with youth and families in compliance with program requirements, researches and refers participants to community resources.
- Tracks youth participation in positive activities and provides support to engage youth in these activities.
- Responsible for all tasks related to holding case management meetings with youth and families.
- Requirements
- EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION
- Some college in social work, psychology, sociology, human services or related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or related field.
- Enrolled in an accredited master’s degree program in social work preferred.
- Two years of increasingly responsible experience working with youth populations, particularly in areas with high rates of violence.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS :
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position requires the ability to maintain a stationary position and engage in physical activities such as moving, bending, reaching, and positioning. It may also involve traversing and ascending / descending as necessary. The role includes frequent interruptions via in-person contact, phone calls, and email communications.
Work environments may vary, encompassing both indoor and outdoor conditions based on activity locations. Additionally, interactions with youth and adults may involve moderate to high noise levels during activities. Physical exertion may be necessary to move and transport supplies and equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Nothing in this job description restricts the right of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job or change this job description at any time.
BENEFITS
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles :
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles (BGCMLA) is a scalable and sustainable solution to reversing the opportunity crises facing some of the most vulnerable youth in marginalized neighborhoods of Los Angeles. BGCMLA is designed to increase programmatic offerings and to serve a more significant number of youth in the areas of Metro Los Angeles. Our mission is to create a safe space that empowers all Club members to Learn, Explore, Achieve, and Dream (L.E.A.D.). We fulfill our mission by offering nationally recognized, research-based programs and activities in three core areas : Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. We believe in empowering youth to explore a future with endless possibilities by offering creative programs, such as new approaches to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), sports and recreation, music, and the arts created in collaboration with our community partners. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles is a safe, stable place that ensures physical and emotional safety for all youth we serve. Click here for more information regarding Club safety.The individual Clubs which presently make up BGCMLA have a deep history of impact in the most vulnerable areas of Los Angeles County. Our collaboration of Clubs includes the following Boys & Girls Clubs : Challengers, Watts / Willowbrook, Bell Gardens, and Venice. We are also provide youth programming on school sites throughout Los Angeles, for more about our service locations, please visit vgcmla.org. At BGCMLA, we are wholly committed to maximizing our Clubs’ potential to serve more kids more often and to build strong, sustainable organizations.
Salary : $22 - $24
