Case Manager AOD II Certified MC

About Us:

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) was established in 1972 in a grassroots effort by community members seeking alternatives to prison for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). SCADP is now a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing residential treatment services and outpatient counseling services to individuals throughout Los Angeles, as well as housing and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence. SCADP now offers services with a continuum of care to underserved and disadvantaged populations throughout the Los Angeles area.

PAY RATE: $24.83 - $26.14 Per Hour

BENEFITS: SCADP offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Case Manager, AOD II, assesses participants and coordinates access to medical, educational, social, prevocational, vocational, rehabilitative, or other community services. The Case Manager is the primary point of contact to coordinate services and care for assigned clients. In collaboration with the AOD Counselor and Therapist, the Case Manager ensures that critical linkages to support services meet the medical, mental health, housing and education needs of the participant are consistently and effectively delivered.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts comprehensive screenings and assessments with individuals (and families as appropriate) to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate

• Assess barriers facing the clients and develop a case plan.

• Coordinate individualized planning with clients to meet short- and long-term needs.

• Provide service linkages and support systems to ensure identified needs are met.

• Coordinates case conferences with clients, consults with service team, monitors progress of clients on case plan, assists clients to meet the agreed upon goals.

• Acts as advocate for client before judicial, community, social service, and administrative bodies as needed; facilitates support groups and client participation

• Network and communicate with referral agencies and community resources, as well as family members and natural supports

• Responsible for transferring benefits from previous county of residence to Los Angeles County for beneficiaries who have moved

• Facilitate necessary transitions in substance abuse treatment between levels of care (from residential to outpatient treatment, etc.)

• Trains and Supervises colleagues who are earning their AOD Certification (employees with current AOD Registration who are completing required supervised hour).

• Other duties as may be required to meet program goals, and the goals of program participants

ESSENTIAL ABILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as SCADP serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment

• Assessment: through individual meetings on a regular basis and as part of Case Management team develop a detailed plan of action to meet the client’s needs, set goals and find the necessary resources to meet those goals

• Coaching and Social Support – accompany participants to activities and services

• Coordinate Care and Case Management as part of team, connecting participants to appropriate services

• Advocacy for participants before other agencies/community settings

• Capacity Building – motivating participant progress

• Trains and guides Registered AOD Counselors

• Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.

MANDATED REPORTER

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as SCADP serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

EDUCATION:

• Holds an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counseling Certification from an approved Certifying Organization (CCAPP, CADTP or CADEE) (315 hours coursework + 2040-3000 hours supervised on the job training).

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1-year general experience in case management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline

• 2 years’ experience working with target population

• Knowledge of/expertise with substance abuse services in LA County

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.