Family Support Specialist jobs at Volunteers of America Los Angeles - 52 jobs

About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOA - LA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $27.41 - $28.85 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Case Manager provides intensive case management services to gang-involved youth and families impacted by gang violence. The Case Manager is the primary point of contact to coordinate services and care for assigned clients. Each Case Manager handles a caseload of individuals in need of a wide variety of human services resources and provides the full range of services available, as described below. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSESSMENT/CASE PLANNING: Conducts comprehensive screenings and assessments with individuals and families to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop a case plan. Serves and engages gang-involved youth or young adults, ages of 14 to 25 years in a GRYD Zone Maintain a minimum of 30 FCM clients updated and active Maintain a minimum of 10 TCS client updated and active Make home visits to assist clients and family with services needed Follow all phases of case management Run weekly reports to maintain data base error free and up to date Meet weekly with all Community Intervention Workers Audit TCS files of Community Intervention Workers weekly Report weekly on progress of case management Apply Social Embeddedness Tool (SET) to youth as required. Participate in planning, meetings and work at Summer Night Lights (SNL) and Fall Friday Nights (FFN) sites Strategically plan and work with community to decrease and eliminate gang activity and violence Plans strategies to engage local gangs/crews proactively maintain peace via safe passages and activities Work with Law enforcement to create peace in the community Maintain weekly contact with schools, community based organizations, and gangs in the area Work with multiple gangs in the area Facilitate workshops Ex. life skills, substance abuse, etc. Do street outreach and pass out literature and services Create monthly calendar of activities Create monthly community engagement, parent and client activities Travel and drive for program outings and activities Transport clients as needed Keep track of community service workers Accompany youth to probation appointments and submit monthly probation progress reports. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assessment: through individual meetings on a regular basis and as part of Case Management team develop a detailed plan of action to meet the clients needs, set goals and find the necessary resources to meet those goals Strategic efforts at Gang reduction in community plan and execute gang reduction events and activities. Meet with and Audit files/efforts of Community Intervention Workers.Advocacy for participants before other agencies/community settings Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time. Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications EXPERIENCE: 2 years' experience working with At-risk families/individuals or gang population PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: LAVITA (Los Angeles Violence Intervention Training Academy) certification Trained on the GRYD Model of practice and the Efforts to Outcome (ETO) Database Bilingual (Spanish preferred) Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Volunteers of America is a federally and stated funded comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on child development that includes a Childs cognitive, physical and social emotional growth and development. The program fosters Family Engagement in all areas of a child's development and provides comprehensive resources to low-income families in the areas of health, nutrition and community resources. A staff person who links families to Early Head Start and to appropriate health, special needs, nutrition, human services, mental health, education, and parent involvement services, supporting them in making decisions and choices that will help improve their lives. This staff person also works collaboratively with Service Coordinators to implement mandated Federal and State guidelines. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The duties below are intended to provide an overview of the duties required of the Family Service Advocate. Responsible for 100% enrollment of eligible children per Enrollment Recruitment Selection Eligibility and Attendance (ERSEA) requirements and Head Start Performance Standards. Assist the family to improve the condition and quality of family life. Encourages parent participation in the center, home visits, and related activities. Makes parents aware of community services and resources and facilitate their use. Interacts with families in a manner that is respectful of each familys ethnicity and cultural diversity. Communicates in an effective manner with parents and children in their native language, if possible. Maintains accurate records as required by the program while ensuring their confidentiality, i.e. child and family information. Monitors, Implements, and follows-up with Agencys Child Attendance as per Attendance policy, as needed. Attends home visits as necessary with respect to issues on child attendance, recruitment/enrollment, etc. Oversees the implementation of all Plan of Actions relating to Court Orders with respect to Child Custody. Facilitates parent, and program planning meetings and provides materials/resources. Educates parents as to the purpose and need of a complete physical and dental exam for their children, and the overall goals and objectives of the health requirements, and follow-up as needed. Collects, updates, and maintain childrens health requirements within established timelines, and follows-up when needed. Conduct Health Screenings for children. Provides resources to families with emergency assistance or crisis intervention, and follow-up. Recruitment/Pre-enrollment/Enrollment for eligible families in order to obtain and maintain 100% enrollment at all times. Assists Child Development Specialist and Center Child Development Coordinators with Initial Parent Orientation at the beginning of the year. Conducts ongoing New Enrollment Parent Orientations Serve as a liaison between Head Start families and community-based agencies to provide necessary services and follow-up as needed. Conducts Family Partnership Process Form for each family in order to identify needs and strengths, provide resources as applicable and establish a family goal. Refers families to appropriate services i.e. mental health, disabilities, nutrition, health, and follow-up as needed. Assists families in arranging appointments and follow up visits, as needed (i.e. medical, dental, court, social services agencies, and local education agencies). Weekend and evening work may be assigned as needed. Attends trainings and meetings, as scheduled and/or assigned. Perform special projects and/or related duties as assigned. Travels to Head Start centers, community agencies, conferences, and trainings. Ensure compliance with ERSEA by maintaining a complete ERSEA file on each child for assigned site(s). Input and track all relevant Child and Family data through the student data base system. Reviews all files of assigned families and verifies that entry into data base system is accurate when compared to files. Reviews files to ensure that all necessary documentation for the children is in place. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: Must have either an associate degree or higher in social work or a related field or a Family Development Credential. EXPERIENCE: One year minimum experience paid or in a voluntary basis in a human service agency and/or working with low-income families is required; experience in a preschool setting preferred. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Windows, Internet and Student Information Database System Ability to meet physical requirements of the position per attached Physical Demand Analysis, with or without reasonable accommodation Bilingual Spanish/English preferred This employer participates in E-Verify. Applications are accepted online only. Equal Opportunity Employer

Volunteers of America is a federally and stated funded comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on child development that includes a Childs cognitive, physical and social emotional growth and development. The program fosters Family Engagement in all areas of a child's development and provides comprehensive resources to low-income families in the areas of health, nutrition and community resources. A staff person who links families to Early Head Start and to appropriate health, special needs, nutrition, human services, mental health, education, and parent involvement services, supporting them in making decisions and choices that will help improve their lives. This staff person also works collaboratively with Service Coordinators to implement mandated Federal and State guidelines. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The duties below are intended to provide an overview of the duties required of the Family Service Advocate. * Responsible for 100% enrollment of eligible children per Enrollment Recruitment Selection Eligibility and Attendance (ERSEA) requirements and Head Start Performance Standards. * Assist the family to improve the condition and quality of family life. * Encourages parent participation in the center, home visits, and related activities. * Makes parents aware of community services and resources and facilitate their use. * Interacts with families in a manner that is respectful of each familys ethnicity and cultural diversity. * Communicates in an effective manner with parents and children in their native language, if possible. * Maintains accurate records as required by the program while ensuring their confidentiality, i.e. child and family information. * Monitors, Implements, and follows-up with Agencys Child Attendance as per Attendance policy, as needed. * Attends home visits as necessary with respect to issues on child attendance, recruitment/enrollment, etc. * Oversees the implementation of all Plan of Actions relating to Court Orders with respect to Child Custody. * Facilitates parent, and program planning meetings and provides materials/resources. * Educates parents as to the purpose and need of a complete physical and dental exam for their children, and the overall goals and objectives of the health requirements, and follow-up as needed. * Collects, updates, and maintain childrens health requirements within established timelines, and follows-up when needed. * Conduct Health Screenings for children. * Provides resources to families with emergency assistance or crisis intervention, and follow-up. * Recruitment/Pre-enrollment/Enrollment for eligible families in order to obtain and maintain 100% enrollment at all times. * Assists Child Development Specialist and Center Child Development Coordinators with Initial Parent Orientation at the beginning of the year. * Conducts ongoing New Enrollment Parent Orientations * Serve as a liaison between Head Start families and community-based agencies to provide necessary services and follow-up as needed. * Conducts Family Partnership Process Form for each family in order to identify needs and strengths, provide resources as applicable and establish a family goal. * Refers families to appropriate services i.e. mental health, disabilities, nutrition, health, and follow-up as needed. * Assists families in arranging appointments and follow up visits, as needed (i.e. medical, dental, court, social services agencies, and local education agencies). * Weekend and evening work may be assigned as needed. * Attends trainings and meetings, as scheduled and/or assigned. * Perform special projects and/or related duties as assigned. * Travels to Head Start centers, community agencies, conferences, and trainings. * Ensure compliance with ERSEA by maintaining a complete ERSEA file on each child for assigned site(s). * Input and track all relevant Child and Family data through the student data base system. * Reviews all files of assigned families and verifies that entry into data base system is accurate when compared to files. * Reviews files to ensure that all necessary documentation for the children is in place.

Job Description VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $21.57 - $22.70 PER HOUR BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 - 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children also receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow-ups, mental health assessments as part of initial screenings, and determination if developmental or physical delays are present. Children receive health and dental services and have access to ongoing and acute and routine health and dental care. Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow-ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children. Cities served include: Carson, Commerce, Compton, Culver City, Del Rey, East Los Angeles, El Segundo, Harbor City, Hawthorne, South Central Los Angeles, Lomita, Lynwood, Mar Vista, Newhall, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Palms, Paramount, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Fernando, San Pedro, Santa Clarita, Shadow Hills, South Central Los Angeles, South LA, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland, Sylmar, Torrance, Tujunga, Val Verde, Valencia, Valley Village, Wilmington. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Family Advocate I recruits and enrolls children into the Head Start Program, and assesses each family's strengths, concerns, and priorities in order to provide services that improve a family's future prospects in supporting their child through school. Using a case management methodology, the Family Advocate I manages a caseload of families and assists them in all program areas, and engages families in activities that support them and their child's development in becoming school ready. The Family Advocate I supports the classroom care and supervision of children, as needed. During this period, the Family Advocate can provide auxiliary services, such as food preparation, set up and cleanup, that allow the available teaching staff the ability to provide effective supervision of the children. The Family Advocate is responsible for working as a team with teachers, site supervisors, family service specialists and other support staff to help families make choices and decisions that will respond to each family's unique culture, roles, values, strengths and beliefs. The Family Advocate complies with agency policies, goals and objectives. Specific Duties include: Establish and maintain outreach and recruitment to ensure the assigned Head Start site is fully enrolled with eligible children, and monitor attendance to ensure children are actively involved in the program. Manage a caseload of families and assist them in getting their needs met, establish ongoing goals that engage them in their child's learning and future growth. Initiate, maintain, and follow up with the referral process in conjunction with the family, teachers, family service specialists and service support personnel. Facilitate and ensure parent involvement in activities and trainings. Promote parent advocacy. Establish and maintain direct communication channels with the family, program, program staff, family service specialist, administration and community members. Accurately prepare and submit required reports and administrative forms on time. Other duties as may be needed to fulfill program requirements. Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications Proof at the time of hire TB clearance within 6 months prior Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st) Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization Health examination at the time of employment Ability to interact with children in a very busy environment; therefore, must be physically able to perform lifting (50 lbs.), squatting/kneeling, and move quickly. EDUCATION: High School Diploma / G.E.D. A credential or Associate's Degree in Social Services, Child Development, Counseling or a related field OR 2 or more years of case management experience in the Social Services field Complete an OHS Family Services Credential within 12 months from hire date. EXPERIENCE: Direct experience working with families in an at-risk Program, and evidence of interaction with culturally diverse low-income population. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1-year casework experience in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field. OHS Family Services Credential 6 months experience in monitoring and tracking computer program data. 6 units of Child Development. Direct experience working with families in an at risk Program, and evidence of interaction with culturally diverse low-income population. Bilingual English /Spanish (written and verbal). Have an invested interest in the community for recruitment purposes. Demonstrate S.M.A.R.T. Goal setting for families. Knowledge of Data system Child Plus & for monitoring purposes. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Establish and maintain outreach and recruitment to ensure the assigned Head Start site is fully enrolled with eligible children, and monitor attendance to ensure children are actively involved in the program. Manage a caseload of families and assist them in getting their needs met. Establish ongoing goals that engage them in their child's learning and future growth. Initiate, maintain, and follow up with the referral process in conjunction with the family, teachers, family service specialists and service support personnel. Attend Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings when requested. Facilitate and ensure parent involvement in activities and trainings. Promote parent advocacy. Establish and maintain direct communication channels with the family, program, program staff, family service specialist, administration and community members. Accurately prepare and submit required reports and administrative forms on time. Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Job Description About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOA - LA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $27.41 - $28.85 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Case Manager provides intensive case management services to gang-involved youth and families impacted by gang violence. The Case Manager is the primary point of contact to coordinate services and care for assigned clients. Each Case Manager handles a caseload of individuals in need of a wide variety of human services resources and provides the full range of services available, as described below. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSESSMENT/CASE PLANNING: Conducts comprehensive screenings and assessments with individuals and families to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop a case plan. Serves and engages gang-involved youth or young adults, ages of 14 to 25 years in a GRYD Zone Maintain a minimum of 30 FCM clients updated and active Maintain a minimum of 10 TCS client updated and active Make home visits to assist clients and family with services needed Follow all phases of case management Run weekly reports to maintain data base error free and up to date Meet weekly with all Community Intervention Workers Audit TCS files of Community Intervention Workers weekly Report weekly on progress of case management Apply Social Embeddedness Tool (SET) to youth as required. Participate in planning, meetings and work at Summer Night Lights (SNL) and Fall Friday Nights (FFN) sites Strategically plan and work with community to decrease and eliminate gang activity and violence Plans strategies to engage local gangs/crews proactively maintain peace via safe passages and activities Work with Law enforcement to create peace in the community Maintain weekly contact with schools, community based organizations, and gangs in the area Work with multiple gangs in the area Facilitate workshops Ex. life skills, substance abuse, etc. Do street outreach and pass out literature and services Create monthly calendar of activities Create monthly community engagement, parent and client activities Travel and drive for program outings and activities Transport clients as needed Keep track of community service workers Accompany youth to probation appointments and submit monthly probation progress reports. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assessment: through individual meetings on a regular basis and as part of Case Management team develop a detailed plan of action to meet the clients needs, set goals and find the necessary resources to meet those goals Strategic efforts at Gang reduction in community - plan and execute gang reduction events and activities. Meet with and Audit files/efforts of Community Intervention Workers.Advocacy for participants before other agencies/community settings Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time. Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications EXPERIENCE: 2 years' experience working with At-risk families/individuals or gang population PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: LAVITA (Los Angeles Violence Intervention Training Academy) certification Trained on the GRYD Model of practice and the Efforts to Outcome (ETO) Database Bilingual (Spanish preferred) Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $23.53 - $24.77 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Housing Specialist is responsible for identifying suitable housing options for program participants and their families, and assisting the participants to achieve sustainable and healthy independent living. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless participants, including referral to VOALA shelters as appropriate; * Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments * Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the VOALA programs and the unique needs of participants * Conducts habitability and lead-based paint inspections of housing options as needed * Works directly (One on One) with landlords on behalf of clients and program * Develops support systems to meet individual client's housing needs; coordinates and facilitates move-in activities, rental negotiations, and service referrals as needed * Facilitates the use of community resources to assist both tenants and landlords in the event of problems leading to potential eviction * As a member of the program case management team, provides information referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing placement for participants * Assists case managers in conducting the comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop an Individual Service Plan * Coordinates follow-up services with case management team * Additional duties as assigned ESSENTIAL DUTIES: * Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless program participants. * Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments * Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the program * Works one-on-one with landlords to help clients, and represent program * Develops Support system for clients to achieve and keep permanent housing, involving landlords and services available in the community. * Coordinates efforts with Case Management team, supporting Case Management initiatives for clients served, meets regularly to stay current with client needs * Participates in Community engagement and outreach efforts * Other duties as required and may be subject to change Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: * Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications EDUCATION: * Bachelors Degree in Social Services or related discipline, Or Equivalent combination of education and work experience (four years) EXPERIENCE: * One year of experience working with veterans, people in recovery and or homelessness individuals PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) * Experience and familiarity using a HMIS (homeless database) Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $23.53 - $24.77 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Housing Specialist is responsible for identifying suitable housing options for program participants and their families, and assisting the participants to achieve sustainable and healthy independent living. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless participants, including referral to VOALA shelters as appropriate; Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the VOALA programs and the unique needs of participants Conducts habitability and lead-based paint inspections of housing options as needed Works directly (One on One) with landlords on behalf of clients and program Develops support systems to meet individual client's housing needs; coordinates and facilitates move-in activities, rental negotiations, and service referrals as needed Facilitates the use of community resources to assist both tenants and landlords in the event of problems leading to potential eviction As a member of the program case management team, provides information referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing placement for participants Assists case managers in conducting the comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop an Individual Service Plan Coordinates follow-up services with case management team Additional duties as assigned ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless program participants. Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the program Works one-on-one with landlords to help clients, and represent program Develops Support system for clients to achieve and keep permanent housing, involving landlords and services available in the community. Coordinates efforts with Case Management team, supporting Case Management initiatives for clients served, meets regularly to stay current with client needs Participates in Community engagement and outreach efforts Other duties as required and may be subject to change Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications EDUCATION: Bachelor s Degree in Social Services or related discipline, Or Equivalent combination of education and work experience (four years) EXPERIENCE: One year of experience working with veterans, people in recovery and or homelessness individuals PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) Experience and familiarity using a HMIS (homeless database) Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Job Description About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOA - LA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $21.33 - $22.45 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE Case Manager Entry provides entry level case management services to clients classified as low acuity, serving on a team that is the central point of contact to coordinate services and care for assigned clients. These positions serve individuals and families residing in interim and permanent housing. They support and provide services in the areas of assessment; care planning; coaching and social support; connections to direct services; care coordination and system navigation; education about the health and social service system; outreach and engagement, and capacity building for individuals who were experiencing homelessness and are now mostly housed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment - Work as Part of a team to conduct assessment of participant strengths and needs. Coaching for Social Support of participants Care Coordination, Case Management, System and Housing Navigation Advocacy on behalf of participants before other clinical, agency and community settings Capacity Building - Motivate participants and connect them to appropriate programs Outreach and Engagement - locate assigned participants, secure a safe place while resolving needs ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assessment: through individual meetings on a regular basis and as part of Case Management team develop a detailed plan of action to meet the clients needs, set goals and find the necessary resources to meet those goals Coaching and Social Support - accompany participants to activities and services Coordinate Care and Case Management as part of team, connecting participants to appropriate services Advocacy for participants before other agencies/community settings Capacity Building - motivating participant progress Outreach and Engagement - Meet participants and bring into programs Other duties as required and may be subject to change Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications EDUCATION: Case Management training within 6 months of hire. EXPERIENCE: 6 Months of Social Services case related experience, OR Associate's Degree in Social Services related field in lieu of experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current California driver's license and clean driving record Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Job Description About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $23.98 - $25.24 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Case Manager (Specialist) provides intensive case management services to eligible clients, meeting participants at least weekly. The Case Manager is the primary point of contact to coordinate services and care for assigned clients. Each Case Manager handles a caseload of individuals in need of a wide variety of human services resources and provides the full range of services available. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts comprehensive screenings and assessments with individuals (or families) to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop a case plan. Provide service linkages and support systems to ensure identified needs are met. Coordinates individualized planning with clients to meet short- and long-term needs. Coordinates case conferences with residents, consults with service team, monitors progress of clients on case plan, assists clients to meet the agreed upon goals. Acts as advocate for client before judicial, community, social service, and administrative bodies as needed; Facilitates support groups and client participation as appropriate, Documents and chart group education sessions clearly and concisely. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assessment: through individual meetings on a regular basis and as part of Case Management team develop a detailed plan of action to meet the clients needs, set goals and find the necessary resources to meet those goals Coaching and Social Support - accompany participants to activities and services, facilitate group education sessions Coordinate Care and Case Management of assigned case load as part of team, connecting participants to appropriate services Advocacy for participants before other agencies/community settings Capacity Building - motivating participant progress Outreach and Engagement - Meet participants and bring into programs Other duties as required and may be subject to change Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications EDUCATION: Associate's Degree in Social Work or related field or a combination of education and relevant experience (Two years' total). Completion of VOALA Case Management training within 6 months of hire EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1-year general experience in case management or similar social services role PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Counseling Certification 2 years of experience working with target population HMIS navigation Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $22.91 - $24.12 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Case Manager Generalist provides case management services to clients classified as low acuity. The Case Manager Generalist is the primary point of contact to coordinate services and care for assigned clients. Each Case Manager Generalist handles a caseload of individuals in need of a wide variety of human services resources and provides the full range of services available. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts comprehensive screenings and assessments with individuals (or families) to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate Assess barriers facing the clients and develop a case plan. Coordinate individualized planning with clients to meet short- and long-term needs. Provide service linkages and support systems to ensure identified needs are met. Coordinates case conferences with residents, consults with service team, monitors progress of clients on case plan, assists clients to meet the agreed upon goals. Acts as advocate for client before judicial, community, social service, and administrative bodies as needed; facilitates support groups and client participation as appropriate. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assessment: through individual meetings on a regular basis and as part of Case Management team develop a detailed plan of action to meet the clients needs, set goals and find the necessary resources to meet those goals Coaching and Social Support accompany participants to activities and services Coordinate Care and Case Management as part of team, connecting participants to appropriate services Advocacy for participants before other agencies/community settings Capacity Building motivating participant progress Outreach and Engagement Meet participants and bring into programs Other duties as required and may be subject to change Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications EDUCATION: HS/GED. Completion of VOALA Case Management training within 6 months of hire. EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1-year general experience in case management or similar social services role Or Bachelor s Degree in Social Services related field in lieu of experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor s Degree (Social Work, Social Services, public administration, public health or related field) 1 year of experience working with target population HMIS navigation Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Job Description About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $23.98 - $25.24 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Case Manager (Specialist) provides intensive case management services to eligible clients, meeting participants at least weekly. The Case Manager is the primary point of contact to coordinate services and care for assigned clients. Each Case Manager handles a caseload of individuals in need of a wide variety of human services resources and provides the full range of services available. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts comprehensive screenings and assessments with individuals (or families) to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop a case plan. Provide service linkages and support systems to ensure identified needs are met. Coordinates individualized planning with clients to meet short- and long-term needs. Coordinates case conferences with residents, consults with service team, monitors progress of clients on case plan, assists clients to meet the agreed upon goals. Acts as advocate for client before judicial, community, social service, and administrative bodies as needed; Facilitates support groups and client participation as appropriate, Documents and chart group education sessions clearly and concisely. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assessment: through individual meetings on a regular basis and as part of Case Management team develop a detailed plan of action to meet the clients needs, set goals and find the necessary resources to meet those goals Coaching and Social Support - accompany participants to activities and services, facilitate group education sessions Coordinate Care and Case Management of assigned case load as part of team, connecting participants to appropriate services Advocacy for participants before other agencies/community settings Capacity Building - motivating participant progress Outreach and Engagement - Meet participants and bring into programs Other duties as required and may be subject to change Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications EDUCATION: Associate's Degree in Social Work or related field or a combination of education and relevant experience (Two years' total). Completion of VOALA Case Management training within 6 months of hire EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1-year general experience in case management or similar social services role PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Counseling Certification 2 years of experience working with target population HMIS navigation Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Job Description About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOA - LA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $21.33 - $22.45 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE Case Manager Entry provides entry level case management services to clients classified as low acuity, serving on a team that is the central point of contact to coordinate services and care for assigned clients. These positions serve individuals and families residing in interim and permanent housing. They support and provide services in the areas of assessment; care planning; coaching and social support; connections to direct services; care coordination and system navigation; education about the health and social service system; outreach and engagement, and capacity building for individuals who were experiencing homelessness and are now mostly housed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment - Work as Part of a team to conduct assessment of participant strengths and needs. Coaching for Social Support of participants Care Coordination, Case Management, System and Housing Navigation Advocacy on behalf of participants before other clinical, agency and community settings Capacity Building - Motivate participants and connect them to appropriate programs Outreach and Engagement - locate assigned participants, secure a safe place while resolving needs ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assessment: through individual meetings on a regular basis and as part of Case Management team develop a detailed plan of action to meet the clients needs, set goals and find the necessary resources to meet those goals Coaching and Social Support - accompany participants to activities and services Coordinate Care and Case Management as part of team, connecting participants to appropriate services Advocacy for participants before other agencies/community settings Capacity Building - motivating participant progress Outreach and Engagement - Meet participants and bring into programs Other duties as required and may be subject to change Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications EDUCATION: Case Management training within 6 months of hire. EXPERIENCE: 6 Months of Social Services case related experience, OR Associate's Degree in Social Services related field in lieu of experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current California driver's license and clean driving record Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOA - LA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $21.33 - $22.45 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE Case Manager Entry provides entry level case management services to clients classified as low acuity, serving on a team that is the central point of contact to coordinate services and care for assigned clients. These positions serve individuals and families residing in interim and permanent housing. They support and provide services in the areas of assessment; care planning; coaching and social support; connections to direct services; care coordination and system navigation; education about the health and social service system; outreach and engagement, and capacity building for individuals who were experiencing homelessness and are now mostly housed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment Work as Part of a team to conduct assessment of participant strengths and needs. Coaching for Social Support of participants Care Coordination, Case Management, System and Housing Navigation Advocacy on behalf of participants before other clinical, agency and community settings Capacity Building Motivate participants and connect them to appropriate programs Outreach and Engagement locate assigned participants, secure a safe place while resolving needs ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assessment: through individual meetings on a regular basis and as part of Case Management team develop a detailed plan of action to meet the clients needs, set goals and find the necessary resources to meet those goals Coaching and Social Support accompany participants to activities and services Coordinate Care and Case Management as part of team, connecting participants to appropriate services Advocacy for participants before other agencies/community settings Capacity Building motivating participant progress Outreach and Engagement Meet participants and bring into programs Other duties as required and may be subject to change Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications EDUCATION: Case Management training within 6 months of hire. EXPERIENCE: 6 Months of Social Services case related experience, OR Associate s Degree in Social Services related field in lieu of experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current California driver's license and clean driving record Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $24.86 - $26.17 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Housing Specialist II is responsible for identifying suitable housing options for program participants and their families, and assisting the participants to achieve sustainable and healthy independent living. Part of services team for the program, the Housing Specialist II, provides experience-based leadership and participates in all stages of client service: assessment, services planning, engagement and delivery. Assists program case management, outreach and community engagement as directed; able to lead these efforts as required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless participants, including referral to VOALA shelters as appropriate. Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the program and the unique needs of participants Conducts habitability and lead-based paint inspections of housing options as needed Works directly (One on One) with landlords on behalf of clients and program Develops support systems to meet individual client's housing needs; coordinates and facilitates move-in activities, rental negotiations, and service referrals as needed Facilitates the use of community resources to assist both tenants and landlords in the event of problems leading to potential eviction As a member of the program case management team, provides information referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing placement for participants Assists case managers in conducting the comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop an Individual Service Plan Coordinates follow-up services with case management team Additional duties as assigned Other duties as required ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless program participants. Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the program Works one-on-one with landlords to help clients, and represent program Develops Support system for clients to achieve and keep permanent housing, involving landlords and services available in the community. Coordinates efforts with Case Management team, supporting Case Management initiatives for clients served, meets regularly to stay current with client needs Participates in Community engagement and outreach efforts Other duties as required and may be subject to change Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications EDUCATION: Bachelor s Degree in Social Services or related discipline, Or Equivalent combination of education and work experience (four years) EXPERIENCE: Two years of general experience in case management, including helping homeless individuals navigate Los Angeles affordable and subsidized housing system. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual (Spanish) HMIS (homeless database) Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $24.86 - $26.17 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Housing Specialist II is responsible for identifying suitable housing options for program participants and their families, and assisting the participants to achieve sustainable and healthy independent living. Part of services team for the program, the Housing Specialist II, provides experience-based leadership and participates in all stages of client service: assessment, services planning, engagement and delivery. Assists program case management, outreach and community engagement as directed; able to lead these efforts as required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless participants, including referral to VOALA shelters as appropriate. * Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments * Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the program and the unique needs of participants * Conducts habitability and lead-based paint inspections of housing options as needed * Works directly (One on One) with landlords on behalf of clients and program * Develops support systems to meet individual client's housing needs; coordinates and facilitates move-in activities, rental negotiations, and service referrals as needed * Facilitates the use of community resources to assist both tenants and landlords in the event of problems leading to potential eviction * As a member of the program case management team, provides information referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing placement for participants * Assists case managers in conducting the comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop an Individual Service Plan * Coordinates follow-up services with case management team * Additional duties as assigned * Other duties as required ESSENTIAL DUTIES: * Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless program participants. * Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments * Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the program * Works one-on-one with landlords to help clients, and represent program * Develops Support system for clients to achieve and keep permanent housing, involving landlords and services available in the community. * Coordinates efforts with Case Management team, supporting Case Management initiatives for clients served, meets regularly to stay current with client needs * Participates in Community engagement and outreach efforts * Other duties as required and may be subject to change Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: * Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications * Background Investigation * Verification of educational degrees and previous employment * Clearance of: * General Services Administrations List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs * HHS/OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities * Tuberculosis testing within five days of employment start date EDUCATION: * Bachelors Degree in Social Services or related discipline, Or * Equivalent combination of education and work experience (four years) EXPERIENCE: * Two years of general experience in case management, including helping homeless individuals navigate Los Angeles affordable and subsidized housing system. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bilingual (Spanish) * HMIS (homeless database) Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $23.53 - $24.77 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Housing Specialist is responsible for identifying suitable housing options for program participants and their families, and assisting the participants to achieve sustainable and healthy independent living. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless participants, including referral to VOALA shelters as appropriate; Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the VOALA programs and the unique needs of participants Conducts habitability and lead-based paint inspections of housing options as needed Works directly (One on One) with landlords on behalf of clients and program Develops support systems to meet individual client's housing needs; coordinates and facilitates move-in activities, rental negotiations, and service referrals as needed Facilitates the use of community resources to assist both tenants and landlords in the event of problems leading to potential eviction As a member of the program case management team, provides information referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing placement for participants Assists case managers in conducting the comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop an Individual Service Plan Coordinates follow-up services with case management team Additional duties as assigned ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless program participants. Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the program Works one-on-one with landlords to help clients, and represent program Develops Support system for clients to achieve and keep permanent housing, involving landlords and services available in the community. Coordinates efforts with Case Management team, supporting Case Management initiatives for clients served, meets regularly to stay current with client needs Participates in Community engagement and outreach efforts Other duties as required and may be subject to change Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications EDUCATION: Bachelor s Degree in Social Services or related discipline, Or Equivalent combination of education and work experience (four years) EXPERIENCE: One year of experience working with veterans, people in recovery and or homelessness individuals PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) Experience and familiarity using a HMIS (homeless database) Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $23.53 - $24.77 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Housing Specialist I is responsible for identifying suitable housing options for program participants and their families, and assisting the participants to achieve sustainable and healthy independent living. Part of services team for the program, the Housing Specialist participates in all stages of client service: assessment, services planning, engagement and delivery. Assists program case management, outreach and community engagement as directed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless participants, including referral to VOALA shelters as appropriate. Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the program and the unique needs of participants Conducts habitability and lead-based paint inspections of housing options as needed Works directly (One on One) with landlords on behalf of clients and program Develops support systems to meet individual client's housing needs; coordinates and facilitates move-in activities, rental negotiations, and service referrals as needed Facilitates the use of community resources to assist both tenants and landlords in the event of problems leading to potential eviction As a member of the program case management team, provides information referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing placement for participants Assists case managers in conducting the comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop an Individual Service Plan Coordinates follow-up services with case management team Additional duties as assigned ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless program participants. Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the program Works one-on-one with landlords to help clients, and represent program Develops Support system for clients to achieve and keep permanent housing, involving landlords and services available in the community. Coordinates efforts with Case Management team, supporting Case Management initiatives for clients served, meets regularly to stay current with client needs Participates in Community engagement and outreach efforts Other duties as required and may be subject to change Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications Current TB screening and Immunization Records Copy of Current Professional License (if applicable) Current BLS Certification Valid Real Driver s License or current US Passport Completion of all required trainings EDUCATION: Bachelor s Degree in Social Services or related discipline, Or Equivalent combination of education and work experience (four years) EXPERIENCE: One year of experience working with veterans, people in recovery and or homelessness individuals PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual (Spanish) HMIS (homeless database) Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Job Description About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at ************** PAY RATE: $23.53 - $24.77 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Housing Specialist I is responsible for identifying suitable housing options for program participants and their families, and assisting the participants to achieve sustainable and healthy independent living. Part of services team for the program, the Housing Specialist participates in all stages of client service: assessment, services planning, engagement and delivery. Assists program case management, outreach and community engagement as directed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless participants, including referral to VOALA shelters as appropriate. Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the program and the unique needs of participants Conducts habitability and lead-based paint inspections of housing options as needed Works directly (One on One) with landlords on behalf of clients and program Develops support systems to meet individual client's housing needs; coordinates and facilitates move-in activities, rental negotiations, and service referrals as needed Facilitates the use of community resources to assist both tenants and landlords in the event of problems leading to potential eviction As a member of the program case management team, provides information referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing placement for participants Assists case managers in conducting the comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop an Individual Service Plan Coordinates follow-up services with case management team Additional duties as assigned ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless program participants. Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the program Works one-on-one with landlords to help clients, and represent program Develops Support system for clients to achieve and keep permanent housing, involving landlords and services available in the community. Coordinates efforts with Case Management team, supporting Case Management initiatives for clients served, meets regularly to stay current with client needs Participates in Community engagement and outreach efforts Other duties as required and may be subject to change Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications Current TB screening and Immunization Records Copy of Current Professional License (if applicable) Current BLS Certification Valid Real Driver's License or current US Passport Completion of all required trainings EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or related discipline, Or Equivalent combination of education and work experience (four years) EXPERIENCE: One year of experience working with veterans, people in recovery and or homelessness individuals PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual (Spanish) HMIS (homeless database) Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at