Case Manager - Beacon (Temporary Assignment)
Company: Amity Foundation
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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 About the Position: 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. What
you Will Do: 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.
What You Will Bring: As Advocate you must meet the following
minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a
related field; OR High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum
of two years' experience working with a criminal justice or related
population. Must have a valid California driver’s license and be
eligible for Amity vehicle insurance. Understanding of causes,
symptoms, and effects of long-term incarceration; appreciation for
the behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of
incarceration.\ Recognition of the importance of individual
differences created by personalities, cultures, lifestyles, social
networks, and other factors that influence behavior. Demonstrate
the ability to apply this knowledge to re-entry practices.
Operational knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Access. Ability to
integrate and align treatment options with institutional
recommendations, participant indications, and the results of the
evidence-based assessment tool. Ability to demonstrate proper
attitudes and techniques towards program participants. Ability to
work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent
interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work
effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the community
and within the organization. Ability to work with minimal
supervision; and, to work constructively with diverse people and
with parties that may have divergent perspectives and interests.
Provide optimal services to participants. Understand and
appropriately apply Amity policies and procedures and adhere to
agency-wide practices and regulations. Participate in
community-building activities as appropriate to the position.
Protect program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and
confidentiality of records and participant information. $22 - $23
semi monthly What We Offer: 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
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