What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Leaders in Community Alternatives, Inc.?
Case Manager- Sacramento Adult Day Reporting Center
Leaders in Community Alternatives, Inc. (LCA) is a community –based criminal justice organization which has been providing services in California since 1991. LCA operates several Adult Day Reporting Centers (DRC’s) which offer a broad array of reentry services and integrate evidence-based criminal justice practices into service delivery. LCA has operated an Adult Day Reporting Program in North Sacramento for the past 12 years and have 2 additional sites under contract with Sacramento County Probation for the past 5 years. We are seeking qualified applicants for a Case Manager position. This is a Full-Time non-exempt (hourly) position.
Case managers are integral members of a multi-disciplinary team that providers a continuum of services to participants under Probation Supervision. The Case Manager provides one-on-one services to adult participants and is the primary coordinator of service delivery, including facilitation of evidence-based groups. Other responsibilities include developing Individual Service Plans with participants and ensuring follow through on linkages to mental health, substance abuse treatment and other outside services.
Minimum qualifications and experience: Case Managers must have experience working with the criminal justice, homeless, or substance abusing population within the last two years. Applicants must possess either a four- year degree in the Social Sciences or a related field and one year of experience as a case manager in a program setting with this population; or an Associate Degree and the equivalent of two cumulative years as a full-time counselor in a program with this population.
Desirable characteristics: Case Managers must be well organized, have strong oral and written communication skills, and have cross-cultural sensitivity and competency. They possess integrity, intelligence, enthusiasm, a sense of humor, and an understanding and respect for the criminal justice population.
Regular work days and hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Salary:$21.00 to 23.85 per hour DOE Benefits
To apply:Please write cover letter outlining how you meet the very specific minimum requirements and send a current resume. Include in the email Subject line: Sacramento ADRC Case Manager. Please no phone calls.
Please note that all staff are required to complete Live Scan fingerprinting following an offer of employment. Criteria for approval or denial of a position include not currently on parole, mandatory supervision, PRCS or probation or under any structured supervision as a result of criminal conduct; not required to register per Health and Safety Code Section 11590, Penal Code Section 290, and/or Penal Code Section 451.
Keyword: Criminal Justice, Substance Abuse, Reentry, Case Management
- LCA is an equal opportunity employer, a drug and alcohol free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
- All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By submitting an application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our clients and partnering agencies and contributing to the financial success of the organization, our clients and partnering agencies, and our employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $23.85 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- criminal justice, homeless, or substance abusing population: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24