Case Manager, 5 year Grant Based Program

For over 30 years, the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) has been the leader in building transformative programs that raise the standard of care for all victims of child abuse, neglect, and sexual assault in Los Angeles County. Today, VIP functions as a public-private partnership between the publicly funded VIP Children's Medical Village at the LAC USC Medical Center and our non-profit, the VIP Community Mental Health Center, Inc. (VIP-CMHC). Our history of quality mental health care is due in large part to the dedicated and talented employees whose efforts have helped improve the lives of children, transitional age youth, and their families.POSITION SUMMARY The Case Manager is responsible for providing community-based case management services, linkage, and rehabilitation to children and youth and administration of outcome measures. The Shared CORE Practice Model guides all services children and youth receive.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, the Case Manager for the Grant Based program is responsible for the following : Plans and implements individual and group activities that encourage the client's social and emotional growthAdministration of outcome measuresIdentifies the strengths and needs of the youth and family as well as natural supports that exist within the family structure and the community, linkage to resourcesFollows up with clients and families regarding linkage, resources and services to ensure that their needs are being metDevelops, creates, inputs, and implements a clear targeted case management and individual rehabilitative goals in consultation with treating clinicianCompletes all required documentation in accordance with regulations (e.g. DMH and grant)Enters progress notes into the electronic record (CareLogic) within 24 business hoursPerforms other duties as assigned.FLSA STATUSFull-time; Non-exemptBENEFITS & PERKSMedical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts, and Supplemental Insurance401(k) plan / Profit Sharing14 paid holidays per yearGenerous paid time off accrualTravel reimbursements at IRS rateCell phone provided for business useEEO & reasonable accomodation StatementsVIP Community Mental Health Center, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and / or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) are federal laws that require employers with 15 or more employees to not discriminate against applicants and individuals with disabilities and, when needed, to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job, with or without reasonable accommodations, so that they may perform the essential job duties of the position.It is the policy of VIP Community Mental Health Center to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Furthermore, it is the company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.RequirementsBASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree from an accredited university, preferably in social work or a related fieldTwo (2) years documented experience in a mental health settingBilingual Spanish / English, must be fluentThe ability to relate effectively and professionally with children, supervisor, co-workers and staffDemonstrated awareness of, sensitivity to and competence in dealing with cultural and socioeconomic diversity of client populationAbility to exercise good judgment and act calmly in emergency situations;Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with good time management skills;Self-starter, independent case manager / rehab specialist with the ability to adapt to change in a fast working environmentValid California driver's license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to VIP's insurance carrierGood written and verbal communication skills Working knowledge of community resources that address the special needs of the client base Strong problem-solving skillsELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSInterested candidates must submit a completed application through VIP's candidate portalMust be willing to submit to a background investigationMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesSalary Description $23 - $25 per hour

Salary : $23 - $25