My Friend's Place Posting

CLINICAL CASE MANAGER

Organizational Background:  My Friend’s Place is a nonprofit organization working to inspire and assist homeless youth to build self-sufficient lives.  Over the past twenty five years, My Friend's Place has grown to become one of the most visited drop-in resource center for homeless youth in Southern California and provides emergency, drop-in, health, mental health and education services to more than 1,600 homeless youth annually. 

Job Description:  Working from a strengths based perspective and harm reduction approach, the Clinical Case Manager will address urgent basic need and psychosocial issues facing homeless youth.  Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director, the Clinical Case Manager’s primary responsibilities include establishing open communication with clients, group facilitation, identifying potential case management clients, formulating individualized case plans designed to assist transition to self-sufficiency, and providing extensive crisis intervention services.  The Clinical Case Manager will have extensive daily milieu interactions with clients and will assist multidisciplinary program staff in meeting client needs by supporting all direct service functions.

Qualifications:  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability desired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

1.      Education and Experience:  Master’s in Social Work required with a minimum of one year of professional experience working with homeless or high-risk youth. 

2. Computer/Office Equipment Skills:  Proficient in PC computer environment (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).  

3. Language Skills: Fluency in spoken and written English is required; bilingual fluency in English/Spanish strongly preferred. 

4. Other skills/requirements:

·       Keen assessment and crisis intervention skills are critical.

·       Solid understanding of adolescent development and the impact of trauma and high-risk behavior.

·       Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills and ability to work with people of diverse social and cultural backgrounds.

·       Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

To apply send your cover letter 

and resume to:

Erin Casey, LCSW, Clinical Director

My Friend’s Place

PO Box 3867

Los Angeles, CA  90078

ecasey@myfriendsplace.org

Community Coalition Postings

COMMUNITY COALITION MISSION STATEMENT: To help transform the social and economic conditions in South Los Angeles that foster addiction, crime, violence and poverty by building a permanent community institution that involves residents in creating, influencing and changing public policy.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Community Coalition is a dynamic,

progressive organization that values teamwork and mutual support.

Applicants must be assertive, willing and able to learn quickly and

comfortable working both independently and collectively in a fastpaced

environment.

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT: Community Coalition employees are

compensated at a competitive rate and receive a robust package of

medical and dental benefits. Employees have the privilege of working

with management and staff members who are passionate, energetic and

committed to social change. Leadership development is a core value

of the organization and employees are encouraged to seek and

participate in learning opportunities to broaden their skills and

knowledge base.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (ability to

communicate the goals and strategies of Community Coalition to a

diverse audience).

• Organized and detail-oriented.

• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet

frequent deadlines.

• Familiarity and understanding of the problems facing residents

in South Los Angeles.

• Ability to work with a diverse range of people.

• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.

• Must be computer literate.

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS:

Grant Writer: Will join Community Coalition’s Development

Department, which is responsible for raising revenue to support the

organization’s programs and operations. Main responsibilities will

be to craft and submit funding proposals; identify, research and

track potential funding opportunities from private foundations,

corporations and public agencies; and assist in the creation and

submission of narrative and financial reports required for the

maintenance of existing grant contracts.

Community Organizer: Seeking a community organizer to foster

activism in targeted South Los Angeles neighborhoods and working to

increase the participation of new and occasional voters from South

Los Angeles in elections. Main responsibilities include contacting

and mobilizing community residents to get involved in the

organization’s direct action campaigns, civic engagement efforts and

other volunteer opportunities.

Lead Organizer: Seeking a community organizer with at least four

years experience to supervise and lead a team of organizers and

outreach workers in neighborhood-level efforts to improve quality of

life. Main responsibilities include overseeing neighborhood direct

action campaigns, ensuring successful regular canvassing and

mobilization efforts, and managing grants and grant deliverables

related to project areas.

Mapper/Database Technician: Seeking a tech savvy individual with

experience in building and managing large databases to improve and

maintain Community Coalition’s database of members, supporters and

donors. Main responsibilities include ensuring database maintenance

and quality control, producing maps to aid in canvassing efforts, and

regular analysis of canvassing results and data.

Communications Associate: Seeking a creative and energetic

individual that will help develop and manage mass communication

strategies for the Coalition’s direct action campaigns including

social media, press strategy, website management, and on-line

communications. Interested individuals should feel compelled by

social justice work and gain enormous satisfaction from working on

campaigns that secure social and economic opportunities for

communities.

Youth Academic and Wellness Coordinator: Seeking an

experienced program coordinator who will promote a college-going

culture and help address youths' immediate needs and connect them to

social services. This position is responsible for implementing

academic and wellness service programs to ensure the individual and

collective success of 50-60 high school students. The coordinator

will also work with the staff to ensure that the emotional, social

and physical well being of youth members are met.

For more information contact Alberto Retana at 323-750-9087 or

alberto@cocosouthla.org

Society of St. Vincent De Paul Positions

Job Title:                Social Worker   

Reports To:       Deputy Director of Social Services and/or Director of Social Services    

Status/Salary Grade:       Exempt/40 hours

Department:       Social Services Department

Position Summary: This position Provides support to the participants of the Social Services Department including but not limited to the MAP and Family Housing. Emergency transition, groups, and program enhancement.  

Position Functions:

1.     Be an active and positive representative of Social Services department at all times.

2. Be a leaders in problem solving, staff and program development with the guidance of the directors.  
3. MAP and Women’s program, as assigned:

o   Assure that the population of the Programs is consistent with that of the Program’s missions and stated goals they are designed to serve.

o   In consultation with the Director and Deputy Director, and Social Services team, and program staff, revise the Programs goals as justified by research and program experience to better meet the needs of the skid row client population.

o   Assume case management responsibilities for men and women as assigned.

o   Assist with the recruitment of participants in Social Services Programs.

o   Assess and evaluate applicants for admission to Social Service Programs.  

o   Assure that all Program participants are assigned to – and attend - at least weekly case management sessions and appropriate group meetings at least bi-weekly.

o   Ensure that all assigned chores are completed as scheduled. 

o   Ensure that all clients (in the Men’s Program) are employed and saving in accordance with their Program Plans. Also, unless otherwise designed in the Program Plan, ensure that all men clients are enrolled in and attend an appropriate skills enhancement program.

o   Ensure that clients within the Women’s Program are seeking appropriate employment or schooling

o   Assure that all case recording is current and is completed and stored in accordance with Program standards.

o   Assure that clients unable or unwilling to follow their Program Plans are referred to more appropriate programs within the Program' guidelines of tolerance for non-compliance.

o   In concert with the Director, Deputy Director and other Social Service staff assume responsibility for regularly attending assigned community meetings.   Meetings will be assigned based on the department's needs.

4.     Assistance with and coordination of prioritization project with the Program Manager.

5.     On-duty service to drop-in clients including activities in the women’s drop-in center, as needed or assigned.

6.     Develop, oversee, and attend the weekly social work forums for Skid Row Interns

7.     Participation in weekly clinical supervision and staffing

8.     Community outreach and collaboration with other social service agencies.

9.     Program and community partnership development as available and assigned.

10.  Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work or a related degree; prefer experience with homeless adults, mental illness, or other related fields. Bilingual Spanish a plus

Physical Requirements of the Job: Requires ability to sit at computer for long periods of time. Job position requires significant time sitting, some standing and some travel time between offices. Varied shifts including evening and weekend may be required. 

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Job Title:                Social Worker, Ventura County

Reports To:       Director of Social Services           

Status/Salary Grade:       Exempt/40 hours

Department:       Social Services Department

Position Summary: This position provides support to the participants of the Social Services Department including but not limited to the West Ventura Winter Warming Shelter, year round services in Ventura County, and support to Vincentian Services    

Position Functions:

1.     Be an active and positive representative of the Society at all times.

2. Be a leader in problem solving, staff and program development with the guidance of the Director.  
3. Winter Warming Shelter program, as assigned:

o   Assure the participants are connected to the service providers who attend the shelter as well as community supports in Ventura County

o   In consultation with the Director, and Social Services team, and program staff, revise the Programs goals as justified by research and program experience to better meet the needs of the Ventura community.

o   Assume case management responsibilities for men and women as assigned.

o   Assist with the recruitment of participants in future Social Services Programs.

o   Assess and evaluate applicants for admission to future Social Service Programs.  

o   Assure that all Program participants are assigned to – and attend - at least weekly case management sessions and appropriate group meetings at least bi-weekly.

o   Connect with and engage local service providers in an effort to assist clients.

o   Assure that all case recording is current and is completed and stored in accordance with Program standards.

o   In concert with  Director and other Social Service staff assume responsibility for regularly attending assigned community meetings.   Meetings will be assigned based on the department's needs.

4.     Assistance with and coordination of prioritization project with the Director.

5.     Participation in weekly clinical supervision and staffing, as needed.

6.     Community outreach and collaboration with other social service agencies.

7.     Program and community partnership development as available and assigned.

8.     Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work; Prefer experience with homeless adults, mental illness, or other related fields.

Physical Requirements of the Job: Requires ability to sit at computer for long periods of time. Job position requires significant time sitting, some standing and some travel time between offices. Varied shifts including evening and weekend may be required.