About Us ABOUT US: Volunteers of America North Louisiana is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a mission to provide opportunity, promote dignity, and inspire change in all who find their way to us. As a church without walls, we do this through personalized housing, health, and human services that benefit children and families, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and senior adults. Founded in 1896 by social reformers Ballington and Maud Booth, Volunteers of America began as a movement of “volunteers” who were committed and sought to "reach and uplift" the American people. Volunteers of America North Louisiana began in Shreveport in 1935 with the opening of a shelter for women and children. Leading with our long-standing reputation and brand, the agency has grown to operate 40 programs, which tackle our communities’ most pressing issues and integrate our deep compassion with highly effective programs. Thanks to our dedicated team of more than 350 employees, along with thousands of volunteers, donors, and supporters, we aim to give hope to thousands of people each year. We endeavor to attract qualified and caring individuals to consider a career with us and experience a collaborative culture that offers challenging, stimulating, and rewarding opportunities for personal and professional growth. JOB SUMMARY: Volunteers of America of North Louisiana is seeking to hire a case manager to serve people in the Choice Neighborhood, which include Allendale, Ledbetter Heights, and West Edge. The Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant is a HUD funded program that focuses on revitalization of these neighborhoods that includes new affordable housing, neighborhood improvements, and services. These services include workforce development, healthcare, and education. VOA is the lead agency focusing on delivering these services. Our case management staff will develop, in collaboration with the client, a comprehensive service plan with achievable goals. Case management provides advocacy in obtaining services both in-house and in the community. The person who fills this position has a strong working knowledge of how social service systems operate and possesses the empathy required to understand and relate to individuals who work within this field and the young people who participate in it. This position is currently budgeted for two years but offers a great opportunity to gain experience of working with families who are making strides in changing their children's lives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. |