Date: 2 days ago
City: Tustin, California
Contract type: Part time

Job Details
Description
Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of youth and families? If yes, join the great team of people at Koinonia Family Services in Tustin working in our enhanced care management (ECM) program as a part-time ECM Care Coordinator. As a Care Coordinator, you'll play a key role in connecting individuals to services and resources tailored to meet their unique needs. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, overseeing service coordination and referrals, and providing education to help individuals make informed, healthy lifestyle choices. We are seeking candidates with strong bilingual or multilingual proficiency to ensure effective communication with our diverse client base.
Opportunity Highlights
Enhanced Care Management is a statewide Medi-Cal benefit available to individuals with complex needs. The Care Coordinator will lead the assessment, care plan development and ongoing care management of eligible participants under the supportive guidance of an ECM Supervisor. Our program specifically targets foster youth and other at-risk youth populations, but may also include their family members or other adults. The Care Coordinator utilizes motivational interviewing to engage individuals to support them in better managing their chronic conditions. The Care Coordinator actively engages individuals to remove barriers to health, social services, and behavioral health care.
The Care Coordinator Opportunity Includes
Key Responsibilities
Under the supportive guidance of the ECM Supervisor, you will work with the ECM team to provide services to youth and families as follows:
Join Our Team
At Koinonia Family Services, we foster a supportive and inclusive work environment. In a recent employee satisfaction survey, 95% of employees reported strong coworker relationships, 96% were satisfied with their supervisors, and 94% felt respected at work. As a trauma-informed agency, we prioritize a person-centered treatment philosophy. Join us in making a meaningful impact on youth and families, bringing hope and healing to those in need.
Important Note
Qualified candidates must complete a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI to ensure eligibility for employment, as well as a pre-employment physical and TB test.
This position requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation as driving is an essential job function. ECM Care Coordinators are responsible for tasks such as visiting client homes, attending in-person meetings, and engaging with community partners, often in locations not easily accessible by alternative transportation methods. The nature of these responsibilities necessitates the ability to drive to ensure timely, reliable, confidential and effective support for the youth and families we serve. Koinonia Family Services is an equal-opportunity employer.
Description
Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of youth and families? If yes, join the great team of people at Koinonia Family Services in Tustin working in our enhanced care management (ECM) program as a part-time ECM Care Coordinator. As a Care Coordinator, you'll play a key role in connecting individuals to services and resources tailored to meet their unique needs. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, overseeing service coordination and referrals, and providing education to help individuals make informed, healthy lifestyle choices. We are seeking candidates with strong bilingual or multilingual proficiency to ensure effective communication with our diverse client base.
Opportunity Highlights
Enhanced Care Management is a statewide Medi-Cal benefit available to individuals with complex needs. The Care Coordinator will lead the assessment, care plan development and ongoing care management of eligible participants under the supportive guidance of an ECM Supervisor. Our program specifically targets foster youth and other at-risk youth populations, but may also include their family members or other adults. The Care Coordinator utilizes motivational interviewing to engage individuals to support them in better managing their chronic conditions. The Care Coordinator actively engages individuals to remove barriers to health, social services, and behavioral health care.
The Care Coordinator Opportunity Includes
- A job with a purpose; help support youth and families in need
- Hourly pay rate: Starting wage of $23.00, or higher with prior ECM experience
- Benefits include paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and participation in our 401k plan
- A variety of shifts that work with your schedule (afternoons/early evenings)
- Remote work available between in-person sessions
- Work with a great team of people who care about each other and care about our mission to help youth and families find hope and healing
- Mileage reimbursement for miles driven for business
Key Responsibilities
Under the supportive guidance of the ECM Supervisor, you will work with the ECM team to provide services to youth and families as follows:
- Conduct assessments of individuals' needs and formulate individualized care plans
- Enthusiastically educate and enroll clients about services, and motivate them to engage in services.
- Meet with individuals in their homes to facilitate services
- Oversee and ensure the seamless coordination of services, including physical, mental, dental care and social services
- Act as the primary liaison between individuals and their healthcare providers, and social services
- Stay informed about community resources and actively refer individuals to appropriate services as needed
- Maintain regular contact with clients to review and update care plans, and monitor clients' progress and outcomes
- Advocate for the needs and rights of clients within healthcare and social service settings
- Provide clients and families with resources and guidance on making informed health and lifestyle choices
- Document services according to ECM program standards
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
- A strong desire to help people in need achieve successful outcomes
- Proficient bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus
- Minimum 2 years of case management (or related) experience
- Knowledge of community resources
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Comfortable talking to people and motivating them to seek services
- Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Experience with high-needs populations
- Proficiency in electronic health records a plus
- A high degree of integrity, ethics and confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain productivity with minimal supervision
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Join Our Team
At Koinonia Family Services, we foster a supportive and inclusive work environment. In a recent employee satisfaction survey, 95% of employees reported strong coworker relationships, 96% were satisfied with their supervisors, and 94% felt respected at work. As a trauma-informed agency, we prioritize a person-centered treatment philosophy. Join us in making a meaningful impact on youth and families, bringing hope and healing to those in need.
Important Note
Qualified candidates must complete a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI to ensure eligibility for employment, as well as a pre-employment physical and TB test.
This position requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation as driving is an essential job function. ECM Care Coordinators are responsible for tasks such as visiting client homes, attending in-person meetings, and engaging with community partners, often in locations not easily accessible by alternative transportation methods. The nature of these responsibilities necessitates the ability to drive to ensure timely, reliable, confidential and effective support for the youth and families we serve. Koinonia Family Services is an equal-opportunity employer.
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