Case Manager - C.O.Y.A.
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
a Case Manager. This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to
work with our Community Based and re-entry programs helping the
community and 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 California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Case
Manager. Serves youth ages 18–24 with justice involvement, foster
youth experience, or other barriers. Prepares students for careers
in the substance use disorder field and connects them to
apprenticeship opportunities. Responsibilities include conducting
intake assessments, developing individualized case plans,
monitoring participant progress, coordinating closely with
community-based organizations, mentors, and partner agencies, and
ensuring successful transition into employment or further
education. The role requires frequent data entry and careful
tracking of participant outcomes through the Apricot data system.
This position emphasizes cross-sector collaboration, community
engagement, and ongoing adjustments to programming based on outcome
data. What You Will Do: Conduct comprehensive intake assessments
for assigned students, identifying strengths, needs, and barriers.
Develop, review, and regularly update Individual Development Plans
(IDPs) tailored to each student’s goals emphasizing education in
substance use disorder, employment, and supportive services.
Provide personalized mentoring, including weekly one-on-one and
group sessions focused on soft skills, motivational interviewing,
problem-solving, crisis management, and trauma-informed care.
Coordinate closely with Cuesta College and East Los Angeles College
and other community-based organizations Support students in
acquiring employment skills, preparing resumes, practicing
interview techniques, and securing job placements. Facilitate
student’s enrollment in educational programs and assist with
financial aid applications when applicable. Document all progress,
services provided, and employment outcomes thoroughly in the
student’s files and the Apricot data management system. Regularly
meet with students to align mentoring activities with students.
Monitor student progress and regularly coordinate with
Community-Based Organizations. Make appropriate referrals to
external agencies for additional support services as necessary.
Maintain comprehensive case records and accurate statistical data
for students ensuring documentation meets all compliance
requirements. Regularly review student’s outcome data with the
Associate Director of Employment Services to make timely
adjustments that enhance program effectiveness. Actively engage and
communicate with students' families or caregivers to support a
holistic approach to participant development and employment
sustainability. Participate actively in community-building events,
collaborative stakeholder meetings, workshops, and relevant
training. Maintain effective communication and collaborative
relationships with stakeholders, and community partners. Serve as a
community advocate as requested by program leadership What You Will
Bring: Education and Experience : Required: Bachelor’s degree in
social sciences, youth development, rehabilitation counseling,
workforce development, or a related field; OR High school diploma
or equivalent with a minimum of two years’ experience working with
justice-involved youth, individuals with disabilities, or related
populations. Preferred: Experience providing case management
services within juvenile justice or rehabilitation settings.
Certifications or Licenses: Required: Valid California driver's
license and eligibility for Amity vehicle insurance. Preferred:
Certification in motivational interviewing or trauma-informed care
practices. Skills/Abilities: 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. Operational
knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Access Ability to prioritize
competing tasks with multiple deadlines. Excellent interpersonal
and communications skills and the ability to work effectively with
a wide range of constituencies in the community and within the
organization. Demonstrate ethical behavior to maintain professional
standards and safeguard the participant. Participate in
community-building activities as appropriate to the position.
Protect program participants' health, safety, welfare, and
confidentiality of records and participant information. As a
condition of employment with Amity, a job offer will not be binding
upon Amity until and unless Amity and the LA County Probation
Department, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
obtain satisfactory results from its investigation into your
background ADA Information: Physical Requirements: Faculty must
frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Frequently required to
sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Frequently sitting
and typing for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to
reach, walk, climb, pull, push, grasp, stretch, stoop. Frequently
required talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions. Frequently
able to communicate verbally and in written form. Frequently able
to use all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete
daily tasks. Required to wear comfortable and office appropriate
clothes. Mental Demands: Ability to change direction as priorities
shift. Ability to thrive in an environment that requires one to
adapt to changing circumstances. Ability to professionally work
under pressure with difficult or temperamental students & faculty.
Ability to handle mental and emotional stress related to the
position. Work Conditions: Primarily indoor office settings, with
required onsite work a few days per week inside Secure Youth
Treatment Facilities. Moderate noise level, variations in
temperature. Environmental Conditions: The noise level in the work
environment is moderate but can be loud. The temperature in the
work environment is usually moderate to cool but can be cold or
hot. Travel: Required regularly within Los Angeles County $22 - $25
an hour Full-Time On-site Non-Exempt Note: As a condition of
employment with Amity, a job offer will not be binding upon Amity
until and unless Amity and the LA County Probation Department,
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation obtain
satisfactory results from its investigation into your
background
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