Release Services Case Manager-Esperanza at Catholic Charities of LA

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Social Work, Spanish Fluency, Client Advocacy, Treatment Planning, Outreach Services, Crisis Intervention, Report Preparation, Community Resource Linkage, Cultural Competency, Data Collection, Problem Solving

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California that operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives. Catholic Charities operates 18 community centers, one residence, and 8 homeless shelters and serves the poor with multi-faceted programs, including: after-school childcare; immigration, refugee, youth employment and psychological services; homework assistance and tutoring; English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Education diploma (GED) classes for adults; and services for homebound seniors and pregnant and parenting youth. In this way, Catholic Charities maintains a continuum of care for clients as they move from vulnerability to self-sufficiency. Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, a program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., is a non-profit law firm which provides community education and legal representation to immigrant adults, families, unaccompanied minors, individuals with mental health issues, and in cases involving crimmigration. Esperanza has proudly provided legal services to immigrants and their families in Southern California for over 15 years. More information is available at www.esperanza-la.org [//www.esperanza-la.org]. The Release Services Case Manager will assist the Representation Program for adults with mental illness. Under the supervision of the Managing Attorney for the Representation Program, the Release Services Case Manager will create post-release plans and implement linkage and individual rehabilitation services to clients who have been found to be mentally incompetent by an Immigration Judge. The Release Services Case Manager will work closely with program attorneys to create placement plans, advocate for services, link clients to community-based resources and ensure that placement goals are being met after release from detention. The Release Services Case Manager will also conduct outreach services to promote agency services. Responsibilities * Interviews and evaluates applicants for services. * Formulates and implements treatment plans of actions and goals. * Assists applicants in applying for and obtaining social and other services. * Prepares required reports in a timely manner. * Develops problem solving relationship with clients. * Assesses and identifies needs and abilities of clients. * Works with other agencies to ensure clients receive all needed services; links clients to existing agencies and community resources, including advocacy. * Conduct outreach services and promote agency services. * Records client-related information. * Displays sensitivity to the client population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. * Compiles monthly statistics of services provided. * Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or related field from an accredited or state approved college or university required. * Spanish fluency required. * Passion for social justice for immigrants and vulnerable communities. Preferred Qualifications: * One year or more experience providing human services. * Prior case management experience in a social setting. * Experience in a non-profit organization is a plus. Catholic Charities offers a wide range of employee benefits to support the total wellness of its employees. Our competitive package provides the flexibility to select the benefits that best meets the employee’s needs. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. * Medical, Dental & Vision * Life Insurance * Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b) * Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.) * Flexible Spending Account * Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS) * Vacation days – 12 days per year * Sick time – 10 days per year * Short and Long Term Disability * 13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees * Public Service Loan Forgiveness * Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office * Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event * Free Parking

Responsibilities

The Release Services Case Manager creates post-release plans and implements rehabilitation services for clients found mentally incompetent by an Immigration Judge. They also conduct outreach, advocate for client services, and maintain detailed records of client-related information.