About this opportunity
Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. lists this Case Manager I opportunity in baton rouge, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Outreach Case Manager
The Case Manager will be responsible for Homeless Outreach and Case Management Services, conducting various job duties. The Case Manager will provide client services and resource referrals as needed.
Position Type: Non-Exempt/Full-Time
Reports To: Program Director of Housing and Homeless Services
Essential Functions
Conduct street outreach as scheduled by the Program Director
Conducting Street Outreach to fulfill a contract with HUD
Responsible for linking participants to referrals and community services in EBR
Complete intake and initial assessment.
Data entry into HMIS (Homeless Management Information System)
Inputting Coordinated Entry Data
Driving the mobile outreach van
Assist program individuals in obtaining community support, resources, and services
Complete monthly and quarterly program reports
Follow all guidelines & procedures related to EZ Labor (clocking in & out, reviewing time cards, requesting edit sheets, etc)
Report any significant concerns to the supervisor
Maintain training requirements
Projects and duties as assigned
Competencies
Accountability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Initiative
Communication
Networking
Planning and Organizing
Stress Management
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in the Human Service Field
One-year experience working with homeless population and/or individuals with disabilities is required
Time management and multi-tasking skills are a must
Have valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can sometimes be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Worksite address
baton rouge, LA, 70873, US
Who can apply
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