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Case Manager III

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

Leadership-Oriented - You're ready to support peers, mentor junior staff, and help elevate program ... case management or social services (preferably with homeless, veteran, or justice-involved ...

Case Manager III

Ventura, CA · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Leadership-Oriented - You're ready to support peers, mentor junior staff, and help elevate program ... case management or social services (preferably with homeless, veteran, or justice-involved ...

This role includes managing complex cases, coordinating comprehensive care, mentoring junior staff ... Mentor and support Case Managers and peer staff * Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant ...

This role includes managing complex cases, coordinating comprehensive care, mentoring junior staff ... Mentor and support Case Managers and peer staff * Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant ...

Case Manager

West Haven, CT · On-site

$20.98 - $21.54/hr

Join Marrakech as a Case Manager Paid Training | Career Growth Make a Difference Every Day Our ... Martin Luther King, Jr. Day * Memorial Day * Juneteenth * Independence Day * Labor Day

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How much do junior case manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior case manager in the United States is $52,462.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Junior Case Managers when balancing multiple client cases?

Junior Case Managers often manage several cases simultaneously, which can present challenges such as prioritizing urgent client needs, maintaining thorough documentation, and ensuring timely follow-ups. Effective organizational skills and time management are essential to meet deadlines and provide quality support. Newcomers may also encounter a learning curve when collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, but ongoing communication and seeking guidance from senior colleagues can help streamline workflows. Over time, most Junior Case Managers develop strategies to handle these demands more efficiently.

What are Junior Case Managers?

Junior Case Managers are entry-level professionals who assist in managing and coordinating cases for clients in fields such as social work, healthcare, or legal services. They typically support senior case managers by gathering client information, helping with paperwork, scheduling appointments, and ensuring that clients receive the services they need. Junior Case Managers often act as a liaison between clients and service providers, helping to monitor progress and address any issues that arise. This role offers valuable experience for those looking to advance to more senior case management positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Junior Case Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Case Manager, you need a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, along with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with case management software, client databases, and documentation systems is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and effective communication help build trust with clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure efficient case handling, client advocacy, and successful outcomes for individuals seeking support services.

What is the difference between Junior Case Manager vs Case Coordinator?

AspectJunior Case ManagerCase Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentHealthcare, social services, or community organizationsHealthcare, social services, or community programs
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in social work, healthcare, and nonprofit sectorsOften used interchangeably with case management roles in similar settings
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing entry-level case management rolesIndividuals exploring case coordination responsibilities

The main difference is that Junior Case Managers typically handle direct client interactions and basic case management tasks, while Case Coordinators focus more on organizing and overseeing case workflows. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable environments, but their responsibilities differ slightly based on experience and scope of work.

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Infographic showing various Junior Case Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,462 per year, or $25.2 per hour.
Clinical Case Manager Lead

Clinical Case Manager Lead

Volunteers of America

Compton, CA • On-site

$34.77 - $36.60/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago


Volunteers Of America rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 120 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

302nd of 679 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. VOALA 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: $34.77 - $36.60 Per Hour
BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
The Clinical Case Management Team provides clients with the highest levels of acuity and co-morbidities individualized care through access to service linkages, counseling, treatment planning, and various crisis intervention methods in order to prepare individuals for further success. The Lead Clinical Case Manager supervises the services provided to clients who have several psychological co-morbidities that must be managed appropriately for a successful re-entry into society. As the Lead Clinical Case Manager, this position is responsible for managing most complex client cases. Additionally, coaches and mentors junior staff. The position requires a combination of administrative/office duties and field/outreach work.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assigns and monitors case load of team:
    • Review daily referrals and screenings of potential clients.
    • Designates clients to case manager for intake and ensures all supporting documents are verified
  • Conducts comprehensive screenings and assessments with clients to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop a case plan
    • Develops support systems to meet client needs, coordinates and facilitates move-in activities, rental negotiations, and service referrals as required
    • Makes home and field visits to assigned clients weekly
  • Monitors case managers on a regular basis to determine quality and effectiveness of services provided
    • Review cases with Program Coordinator/Manager and Clinical Case Management Team
    • Audit case file on a regular basis for completeness and accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements (HIPAA, local law enforcement requirements)
    • Conducts crisis intervention as necessary
  • Assists case managers by identifying and coordinating a variety of available services necessary for clients and families to maintain/obtain self-sufficiency and family stabilization
    • Makes referrals to available community providers for therapeutic, social, educational, and medical resources, as appropriate
    • Provides support to case managers, clients and families through ongoing case conferencing, counseling, and advocacy
  • Provides training, supervision, and problem-solving guidance for Case Management Team in close consultation with Clinicians
  • Develops, performs, and assists with workshops pertaining to program services that meet client needs
  • Attends Court as the client liaison as part of case management.
  • Participates and assists with outreach events
  • Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the positions supervised by this job description are on-site, and supervisors / managers / leaders must be on site to provide proper direction and oversight.
  • Assign and Monitor case load of Clinical Case Management Team.
  • Conducts comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect information needed to develop complex case plans, develops plans for clients.
  • Monitors the progress of clients of all Clinical Case Management Team, conducts intervention as needed.
  • Assists Clinical Case Management Team by appropriate referrals, conferences and counselling.
  • Reviews case files for accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Trains Case Management Team, is a resource for problem solving guidance
  • Plans and participates in workshops and outreach events
  • Attends court with clients to act as client advocate and liaison with regards to case management
  • Colloborates with other service providers to link participants to community resources and supportive services.
  • Coaches and mentors junior staff
  • 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
  • Must meet Funder Approval
  • Current TB screening and Immunization Records (within 5 days of hire)
  • Copy of Current Professional License (if applicable)
  • Current BLS Certification (within 15 days of hire)
  • Completion of all required trainings (within 30 days of hire)
  • 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:
  • Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling from fully-accredited college or university.
  • Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)

EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of 3 years of complex clinical experience in program(s) serving homelessness, addictions, under-served populations or prison re-entry/diversion
  • Minimum of 1500 supervised hours working towards Licensure (LCSW or LMFT)
  • Proven leadership qualities.

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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