Case Manager / Group Facilitator

Who We Are:

Leaders in Community Alternatives, Inc., also known as "LCA" among our participants, customers, and the criminal justice community, is an accredited community-based criminal justice organization originally founded in 1991. LCA offers innovative and progressive intervention programs to the criminal justice community through a range of community based and in-custody programs across multiple counties in California. LCA applies evidence-based criminal justice practices to all our service delivery models, programs, and curriculum. LCA's broad array of services includes residential treatment programs, adult reentry and juvenile day reporting programs, adult employment services, and electronic monitoring programs including Curfew Monitoring (EM), GPS Tracking (GPS), and Continuous Alcohol Monitoring (CAM). As a leader in the industry, LCA stands passionate and dedicated to providing high-quality, reliable, and varied alternatives to incarceration.

Position Overview:

The Case Manager provides one-on-one case management sessions and facilitates group to youth assigned to LCA Juvenile Program. This role involves facilitation of evidence-based curricula as well as providing ongoing case management to a caseload of youth. Using Motivational Interviewing, effective case management skills and evidence-based practices, the Case Manager will conduct intake assessment, service planning and delivery, group facilitation and provide support to assigned caseload.

Desirable Characteristics:

∙Prior experience working with at risk youth or families with multiple problems in the delinquency or child welfare systems preferred. ∙Knowledge and/or experience working in a jail/prison environment and knowledge of the criminal justice system preferred. ∙ Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds; strong interpersonal communication skills. ∙ Ability to work under pressure; good sense of humor; flexible and patient. ∙ Valid California Driver License with safe driving record. ∙ Must be able to pass Livescan background check and Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall Background clearance. The responsibilities list above are not an exhaustive list of all job functions. Refer to the Job Description for a more thorough list of applicable job functions for this position.

Minimum Requirements:

Associate degree AND two years of work experience in community justice/human services OR four years of work experience in community justice/human services. Bachelor's degree highly preferred. Minimum of two years' work experience in providing case management. Experience working with the criminal justice, homeless, or substance abusing population within the last two years preferred.

Live Scan Fingerprinting Notice:

All applicants are required to complete a Live Scan fingerprinting following an offer of employment.

Salary:

$23.00 to $24.00 per hour DOE +

Benefits EEO Statement:

LCA is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

working with youth involved with the criminal justice system: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person