Dalton - Family Well Being Specialist - Case Manager
- Employer
- Latin American Association
- Location
- Dalton, Georgia
- Closing date
- Sep 15, 2019
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- Focus Areas
- Associations / Union, Human Services
- Job Function
- Direct Service / Social Service, Social Work / Counseling
- Position Type
- Part Time, Contract / Freelance
- Degree Level
- Bachelors
Job Title: Dalton - Family Well Being Specialist - Case Manager –
Latino Homelessness Prevention Program
Department: Family Well Being Department
Reports to: Managing Director of Family Well-Being
Status: Part Time (20 hours)
This position is ideal for a bilingual/bicultural recent graduate with social work, psychology, human services, health education or related undergraduate degree who is seeking to increase their experience and knowledge around working with Latinx/immigrants communities.
About LAA: The mission of the Latin American Association (LAA) is to empower Latinos to adapt, integrate and thrive. Our vision is opportunity for all.
Founded in 1972 to serve Atlanta’s then-emerging Latino population, the LAA has grown to become the region’s leading agency representing Latino issues. The LAA invests in individuals’ and families’ abilities to pursue education, employment and other opportunities that lead to improved economic stability and quality of life. Our 47-year history and community-based mission render the organization truly unique in its work and capabilities.
As part our new strategic plan, the LAA has expanded beyond metro Atlanta to Dalton and northwest Georgia. We are expending services to the growing Latinx communities in Dalton area.
Program Goal: The goal of the Latino Homelessness Prevention Program is to stabilize Latino individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to prevent housing loss and further self-sufficiency.
Position Purpose: The Case Manager will work as a member of Family Well Being Department to support the Latino Homelessness Prevention Program through direct service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide intensive case management services to clients to prevent homelessness, including the development of Individual Service Case Plans
· Connect clients with stabilizing LAA resources and services including emergency financial assistance, food and clothing assistance, benefits enrollment assistance, employment services, immigration legal services, and domestic violence legal services
· Provide clients with referrals and access to stabilizing community resources, including primary health care, mental health services, civil legal aid, and other supports
· Provide scheduled client follow up at 30, 60, and 90 days to determine housing and family stability and provide additional support and services as necessary
· Maintain accurate case files, client records, and other agency documents
· Record client data using the Efforts to Outcomes database (training provided)
· Utilize the Client Track and Gateway systems for providing direct financial assistance and benefits enrollment assistance, respectively
· Support the Dalton Office Manager by developing collaboration and partners whom support the Latinx communities in Dalton area
· Provide weekly and monthly service reports
· Conduct outreach in the local community as assigned
· Comply with all organizational, departmental, and program guidelines, policies, and procedures
Qualifications
· Fluency in both English and Spanish REQUIRED
· Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field required
· Excellent written, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
· Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
· High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
This is a contract position based in the LAA’s Dalton office. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The LAA encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
To submit a resume or for more information, please contact Cynthia Roman, Managing Director of Family Well-Being, at croman@thelaa.org.
Learn more about the LAA at www.thelaa.org.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LAAatlanta Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheLAA
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