Federal Case Manager - Avenue J

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA - Texas Are you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? We may be the right organization for you: VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA TEXAS. For over 100 years VOA Texas, a faith-based and non-profit organization, has operated with a mission of "Helping America's Most Vulnerable Reach Their Full Potential" through various programs throughout Texas.

Programs are locally created, managed and delivered to provide a wide array of human services through PAID positions. Come and be a part of the passion, the mission and the tradition! Position:
Federal Case Manager

Location:

Fort Worth, Texas Rate of Pay: $57,000 annually

The Federal Case Manager position is available in the Community Re-Entry program of VOATX that provides a network of support to recently incarcerated individuals. VOATX seeks to break the cycle of incarceration by helping individuals build life skills that will support them through the process of re-entering the community. This position is responsible for the provision of case management services to Federal clients of the Community Corrections Center

• Coordinates intake and orientation of new clients within established time frames.
• Establishes and revises the Individual Goals and Objectives/ Treatment plan with the families, other agencies and community resources as appropriate.
• Counsels clients on personal, family, financial, employment, behavioral, and crisis matters.
• Documents services regularly, as prescribed by contract and maintains complete and current case files and records.
• Advises Facility Director on discipline, special needs, and emergencies; recommends appropriate action or alternatives.
• Coordinates the release of clients from program either back into the community or to an institution as appropriate.
• Conducts Living Skills and group counseling sessions as directed; utilizes authorized curriculum during group sessions.
• Monitors and notifies staff of potential psychological crisis with individual clients that may affect the operation of the program or the facility.
• Attends required meetings and training as directed.
• Assumes On-Call Supervisor responsibilities as directed.
• Serves as VOA representative with sponsoring agencies, institutions, and community resources on an as needed basis.
• Prepares release paperwork on all clients within the specific time frames.
• Reviews all passes and coordinates them with the Facility Director and sponsoring agency as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in a social, human services, criminal justice or behavioral science program from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrates ability to work with multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexibility of scheduling work hours to meet the needs of the program.
• Demonstrates high degree of integrity and ethical standards.
• Must have valid Texas Driver License, clear MVR, and ability to be insured.

• Volunteers of America Texas offers a rich benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, Vacation and Sick time, other optional benefits and a retirement plan.

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