Amity Foundation·Los Angeles, California
The Case Manager provides direct casework services including intake, needs assessment, and the development of Case Management Plans for participants. They monitor progress, document services, and coordinate with CDCR staff to facilitate transition planning and discharge.
Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed teaching and therapeutic community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as, Advocate (Case Manager) with this groundbreaking opportunity not only will allow you to work with our prison programs help the inmate population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.
About Amity: Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built.
Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence.
Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.
Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal
The Advocate (Case Manager) is a direct provider of casework services to the participants, including intake, needs assessment, the development of case management plans, and treatment progress monitoring. \n
Provide all program components and all other services (except Job Development) to the THP participants. Conduct initial intake and needs assessments for all participants assigned to caseload. Prepare, review, and update Case Management Plans (CMP) for participants assigned to caseload. Develop and monitor the participant’s progress relative to their CMP through all phases of the program and confer regularly with CDCR staff concerning program progress and transition planning. Document all progress and all services provided in the participants’ files (including employment effort/status, individual and group counseling, case conference results, referral services, and disciplinary information). Make appropriate referrals to outside agencies as necessary. Develop discharge and post-completion plans. Maintain collaborative relationships evidenced by effective communication with Program Director, CDCR liaisons, and THP participants. Maintain comprehensive case records and accurate statistical information for THP participants and services, including all of the required elements of the Case Management Plan. Conduct an initial orientation upon the participant’s arrival and sign attendance in the participant’s file. admission to the program. Sign and date assessment documentation and place it in the participant’s case file. Provide intake screening for participants that shall include citizenship status, Veteran status, American Indian/Alaskan Native status, medical and/or mental health conditions, and health care coverage status for medical (e.g. substance use disorder and mental health services, physical health services, prescription drug benefit, etc.), dental, and vision insurance. Development of CMP, ensuring goals, objectives, and target needs are based on assessment(s) results. Participate in CMP review every 30 days for each participant in the caseload. Additional duties as assigned.
\n $22 - $23 semi monthly \n
100% Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision. Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays. 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs An organization committed to community action Community-oriented workplace
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or a high school diploma with at least two years of experience working with criminal justice populations. A valid California driver's license and proficiency in Microsoft Office are also required.
Market context
In California, case manager roles supporting justice-involved populations are often competitive because employers look for both human services experience and practical field readiness. This position stands out for requiring either a bachelor’s in social sciences or a high school diploma plus two years with criminal justice populations, along with a valid California driver’s license and Microsoft Office skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then prepare examples of case documentation, client coordination, and community resource referrals from your background.