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Volunteers of America

Case Manager Entry

Chatsworth, CA · On-site

$21.33 - $22.45/hr

Capacity Building - Motivate participants and connect them to appropriate programs * Outreach and Engagement - locate assigned participants, secure a safe place while resolving needs ESSENTIAL ...

Volunteers of America

Case Manager Entry

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$21.33 - $22.45/hr

Capacity Building - Motivate participants and connect them to appropriate programs * Outreach and Engagement - locate assigned participants, secure a safe place while resolving needs ESSENTIAL ...

Volunteers of America

Case Manager Entry

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$21.33 - $22.45/hr

Capacity Building Motivate participants and connect them to appropriate programs * Outreach and Engagement locate assigned participants, secure a safe place while resolving needs ESSENTIAL ABILITY ...

Rainbow Labs

Development Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position focused on organizational capacity building rather than direct service. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Fundraising & Grant Development * Research and ...

Rainbow Labs

Development Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position focused on organizational capacity building rather than direct service. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Fundraising & Grant Development * Research and ...

Rainbow Labs

Development Associate

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position focused on organizational capacity building rather than direct service. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Fundraising & Grant Development * Research and ...

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How much do capacity building jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for capacity building in California is $67,818.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,900.00 and $85,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in capacity building, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Capacity Building role, you need a solid background in organizational development, training facilitation, and needs assessment, often supported by a degree in education, social sciences, or a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems, monitoring and evaluation tools, and project management software is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to communicate complex concepts simply are highly valued. These skills ensure effective implementation of capacity-building programs that strengthen organizations and empower individuals to achieve their goals.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in a capacity building role?

In a Capacity Building role, your day-to-day duties often include conducting training sessions, developing educational materials, and assessing organizational or community needs. You may collaborate with various teams to customize learning solutions, evaluate the impact of capacity-building initiatives, and provide ongoing support to participants. Regularly collecting feedback and adjusting programs to better address gaps is also essential. This dynamic environment offers opportunities to both lead and learn, making each day diverse and rewarding.

What is a capacity building?

A Capacity Building job focuses on strengthening the skills, knowledge, and resources of individuals, organizations, or communities to improve their effectiveness and sustainability. Professionals in this field design and implement training programs, provide technical assistance, and develop strategies to enhance organizational performance. They work across various sectors, including nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses, to build long-term capabilities. The goal is to empower individuals and institutions to achieve their objectives independently and efficiently.

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Infographic showing various Capacity Building job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 5% Temporary. Highlights an 90% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,818 per year, or $32.6 per hour.

Case Manager Entry

Volunteers of America

Chatsworth, CA • On-site

$21.33 - $22.45/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Volunteers Of America rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 126 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

382nd of 767 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

About Us:
VOALA
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOA - LA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.
PAY RATE: $21.33 - $22.45 Per Hour
BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
Case Manager Entry provides entry level case management services to clients classified as low acuity, serving on a team that is the central point of contact to coordinate services and care for assigned clients. These positions serve individuals and families residing in interim and permanent housing. They support and provide services in the areas of assessment; care planning; coaching and social support; connections to direct services; care coordination and system navigation; education about the health and social service system; outreach and engagement, and capacity building for individuals who were experiencing homelessness and are now mostly housed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assessment - Work as Part of a team to conduct assessment of participant strengths and needs.
  • Coaching for Social Support of participants
  • Care Coordination, Case Management, System and Housing Navigation
  • Advocacy on behalf of participants before other clinical, agency and community settings
  • Capacity Building - Motivate participants and connect them to appropriate programs
  • Outreach and Engagement - locate assigned participants, secure a safe place while resolving needs

ESSENTIAL ABILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment.
  • Assessment: through individual meetings on a regular basis and as part of Case Management team develop a detailed plan of action to meet the clients needs, set goals and find the necessary resources to meet those goals
  • Coaching and Social Support - accompany participants to activities and services
  • Coordinate Care and Case Management as part of team, connecting participants to appropriate services
  • Advocacy for participants before other agencies/community settings
  • Capacity Building - motivating participant progress
  • Outreach and Engagement - Meet participants and bring into programs
  • Other duties as required and may be subject to change

MANDATED REPORTER
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
  • Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

EDUCATION:
  • Case Management training within 6 months of hire.

EXPERIENCE:
  • 6 Months of Social Services case related experience,
  • OR Associate's Degree in Social Services related field in lieu of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Current California driver's license and clean driving record

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment

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