What are the responsibilities and job description for the RHAS/RSS Case Manager position at Aviva Family and Children's Services?
Aviva Family and Children’s Services Mission Statement
Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families. We work to promote and support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels in the organization.
Job Summary
The Relative Home Assessment Services / Relative Support Services (RHAS/RSS) Case Manager assists relatives and Non-Related Extended Family (NREF) Caregivers who have submitted an application for Resource Family Approval in the assessment process. The Resource Home Assessment Case Navigator’s main responsibilities are to provide orientation, training and conduct a home environment assessment, and when needed to write a corrective action plan and/or a documented alternative plan. Another fundamental aspect of this job includes the Relative Support Services (RSS) component. Case Managers are to advocate for caregivers and refer them to resources that will best assist them in various situations including finding food banks, mental health services, utility assistance, etc.
Essential Functions
Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families. We work to promote and support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels in the organization.
Job Summary
The Relative Home Assessment Services / Relative Support Services (RHAS/RSS) Case Manager assists relatives and Non-Related Extended Family (NREF) Caregivers who have submitted an application for Resource Family Approval in the assessment process. The Resource Home Assessment Case Navigator’s main responsibilities are to provide orientation, training and conduct a home environment assessment, and when needed to write a corrective action plan and/or a documented alternative plan. Another fundamental aspect of this job includes the Relative Support Services (RSS) component. Case Managers are to advocate for caregivers and refer them to resources that will best assist them in various situations including finding food banks, mental health services, utility assistance, etc.
Essential Functions
- Visit families and conduct orientation, home inspection, and help with application process
- Provide 12 hours of training to upcoming resource families
- Provide 8 hours of recertification training within the first year of the approval date.
- Assess for items/furniture for families for home approval
- Scheduling family visits to assess caregiver’s needs e.g., Financial, clothing, food, etc.
- Creating a financial budget for the family
- Providing family with needed support
- Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences among the agency’s client population
- Works to promote a trauma-informed work environment.
- Actively participate in quality improvement projects
Salary : $21