Case Manager Substance Use E6
Case Manager Substance Use E6
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Job Title: Substance Use Case Manager
Location: E6 DTLA Office
Reports to:Program Manager
Schedule: MondayFriday 8am4:30pm
Status: NonExempt (Hourly) FullTime NonExempt
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Retirement Planning 403b) Employee Assistant Program (EAP) etc.
Summary
With the support of and in partnership with the E6 team the Substance Use Case Manager performs a variety of tasks to assist the most vulnerable and chronically homeless individuals in their recovery from substances and in regaining control over their lives. These teams are part of a new largescale streetbased engagement effort in the Metro Los Angeles Area (Service Area 4. This is a LA County approved strategy to combat homelessness. The goal of E6 is to create a countywide network of multidisciplinary integrated streetbased teams to identify engage and connect or reconnect homeless individuals to interim and/or permanent housing and supportive services. The Substance Use Case Manager provides information and support for program members and assists members in gaining admission to inpatient or more intensive substance abuse treatment settings as needed. The Substance Use Case Manager will model competence in wellness recovery and coping and is responsible for maintaining the highest quality services and efficiency of operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1.Utilizeharm reduction social environmental and motivational strategies to support clients in collaboration with licensed clinicians other counselors case managers and support staff
2.Encourage and promote an environment that is strength based to assist clients in meeting their individual goals
3.Street outreach to identified homeless persons working with the team to engage in services and accept treatment from the program staff assist with enrollment process as needed
4.Conduct and document individual counseling sessions withclients at regular intervals determined by the individuals needs
5. Coach clients individually on problems with transition from streets to home supportive independent living skills sobriety and accessing needed recourses in the community
6.Provide referrals to allied critical healthy living services forclients on caseload.Document and account for time spent on client contacts and activities in client record in accordance with agency and funder standards
7.Attend and actively participate in team meetings and programwide meetings daily
8.Maintain a current thorough knowledge of ongoing developments and new techniques in the fields of substance abuse mental health and behavioral health community resources and utilize these to provide comprehensive wraparound services to clients
Qualifications
1.High School diploma or GED; Associates or Bachelors degree in related field preferred
2.Certification in substance abuse counseling (CAADE and/or CAADAC preferred)
3.Minimum two years experience as a substance abuse counselor and/or case manager in a licensed and/or accredited substance abuse treatment facility (experience in a dualdiagnosis setting preferred)
4.Able to work in a high tolerance Harm Reduction model with clients who have multiple barriers
5.Current valid California Drivers with an acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle
6.Able to transport clients in your vehicle
7.Computerliteracy including knowledge of Microsoft Word Outlook and Excel
8.Detail oriented with excellent time management organizational written verbal and computer skills
9.Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and with minimal supervision
10. Able to obtain and maintain CPR/1st Aid certification
Preferred Qualifications
1.Knowledge of 12Step organizations culture terminology and literature
2.Working knowledge of criminal justice system
3.Certification as an Anger Management and/or Domestic Violence facilitator
4.Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
5.Minimum 30 WPM typing speed
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
- Act as a role model
- Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
- Continuously learn and improve
- Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
- Hear and provide honest specific and direct feedback
- Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
- Collaborate
Equal Opportunity Employer
The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to nondiscrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon jobrelated qualifications regardless of race color age sex religion national origin disability ancestry marital status credit history sexual orientation arrest and court record genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or other applicable laws.
About the People Concern
The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles Countys largest social services agencies The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fiftyeight years of work in the community The People Concern is a leading provider of and advocate for evidencebased solutions to the multifaceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve we provide a fully integrated system of care including outreach interim housing mental and medical health care substance abuse services domestic violence services life skills & wellness programs and permanent supportive housing tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals survivors of domestic violence challenged youth and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concerns model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multifaceted obstacles in their lives become their best selves and ultimately connect with and contribute to their communities.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Planning 403b) & Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Days
- Paid Sick Days
- Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
- TELUS Health
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Voluntary Short and LongTerm Disability
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Discounts on Hotels Theme Parks Concerts Movies Restaurants & More
- The People Concern University & Certificates
- Corporate Discounts
Other details
- Pay TypeHourly
- Min Hiring Rate$23.08
- Max Hiring Rate$24.04
- Travel RequiredYes
- Required EducationHigh School
- Job Start DateTuesday January 14 2025
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Hourly
