DVSS Case Manager

About PLN

Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños provides education and wraparound support, serving over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually in some of the most underserved areas in Los Angeles. PLN fosters pathways to success by striving for excellence in education, family support, and comprehensive social-emotional, and community-based services.

Through early education, TK-8th grade education, youth workforce services, and family and community services Para Los Niño’s’ model provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to break the cycle of poverty and help children and youth thrive.

Duties

• Carries out Mission, Vision, and Values established by the President/C.E.O. and Board of Directors.
• Participate in the agency’s Continuous Quality Improvement process for the division.
• Conducts intakes and assessments/evaluations of clients.
• Creates Safety Plan and Service Plan with DVSS participants.
• Assists clients in implementing case plans, as well as, carrying out problem solving activities directed towards resolution of any challenges.
• Facilitates groups such as Nurturing Parenting, Domestic Violence Support Group, Life Skills, Conflict Resolution, etc.
• Provides concrete support and EBSS as needed and program allows through the American Rescue Plan to respond to the economic and social harm DV survivors experience as a result of or exacerbated by the COVID 19 pandemic.
• Provides support counseling services and crisis intervention to clients.
• Conducts home visits to provide participants with intensive intervention services when needed.
• Collaborates with DPSS to do Outreach Services in order to increase awareness of Domestic Violence.
• Prepares correspondence and reports in connection with case progress or community contact.
• Collaborates with supervisor and appropriate specialist or consultants on specific case related problems.
• Participates in GAIN Orientation/Job Club Presentations to provide information regarding Domestic Violence Supportive Services.
• Participates in staff meetings, case conferences and professional consultation as necessary.
• Must have ability to nurture respectful relationship with clients, children and must be sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements 

• Has knowledge of evaluating risk for suicidal and homicidal ideation, imminent danger and knows appropriate intervention.
• 40 Hour Domestic Violence Certificate, preferred.
• Nurturing Parenting Certificate, preferred.
• Have skills in providing counseling and support to clients experiencing emotional distress.
• Strong knowledge of Child Abuse/Crisis Intervention techniques.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual (E/S) required.

Other Requirements 

Physical Requirements 

To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   

• Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend. 
• Must be able to speak and hear well.   
• Good vision is imperative.   
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.   
• Employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. 

Expectations for All Para Los Niños Staff  

Candidates for employment at a Para Los Niños, regardless of position, will consistently demonstrate the following: 

• Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill the mission of Para Los Niños. 
• Deep commitment to the success of all PLN students and families 
• Commitment to excellence and high standards -- for self, students, and colleagues. 
• Continuous learning by engaging in reflection, self-assessment, and individual professional development. 
• Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement. 
• Ability to thrive as a member of a collaborative team. 
• Self-motivation and initiative with solutions-oriented disposition. 
• Belief in and ability to develop respectful relationship with parents and children marked by sensitivity to the students’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to effectively handle challenging situations 
• Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications and a curiosity and propensity to push own adoption of new technology and approaches. 
• Regular, punctual attendance and professional appearance. 

Para Los Niños is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

It is the established policy of Para Los Niños (PLN) to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief (including dress or grooming practices), color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin (including possessing a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code § 12801.9), ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. PLN also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.