Case Manager I/II

Brief Description

Case Managers provide case management services to targeted demographics per contract requirements. Case management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive needs through communication and resources to promote well-being.

Qualifications

• Case Manager I - High School Diploma or GED required.
• Case Manager I - Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work or related field preferred. Will accept equivalent experience.
• Case Manager II - Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work or related field required. Will accept equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of community resources preferred.
• Cultural sensitivity, awareness and knowledge.
• Strong Communication Skills
• Must be 21 years old or over.
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• A valid California driver’s license with less than two minor moving violations. A valid California driver’s license is required of staff who have regular driving duties, and the driving record must meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency’s insurance company.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
• Protect and honor individual integrity through confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a harmonious manner with subordinates, supervisors, and others.
• Physical capability to lift over 20 pounds, and engage in physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, reaching, etc.
• Provide parent and staff training.
• Provide classroom observations.
• Provide staff consultation and training.
• Attend Child Success Team meetings and program meetings as needed.
• Ability to work at various locations, including client homes, schools, and community settings.
• Physical, mental and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
• Operate a vehicle for company-related activities, including attend offsite meetings, client home visits and transport to and from other agency locations.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Identify high-risk needs in youth and provide resources and referral information.
• Provide access, advocacy, resources and linkage to clients.
• Provide initial screenings and treatment planning for clients.
• Attend community events, provide outreach services to include identifying areas that need to be strengthened, in addition to setting and reaching targeted goals. May need to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Interact productively within a multi-disciplinary team and other community organizations.
• Maintain record and tracking systems that meet standards of the agency, The Joint Commission and contract.
• Teach and model appropriate intervention skills for family.
• Delivers education on mental health resources and healthy lifestyles in the community.
• Administer program measurements tools and surveys to track and report program data and outcomes.
• Responsible for preventing and controlling infection.
• Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety.
• Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention
• Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide.
  
  

Other

• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Report any suspected child or dependent adult/elder abuse or neglect immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
• Report any client imminent danger to self or to others or gravely disabled immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Summary

We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently recruiting for a Case Manager for our Merced program, who is ready to make a difference in the lives of others!

Why Sierra Vista?

Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our clients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is a model for quality care.

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services Offers

• Health Insurance Coverage - SVCFS offers a comprehensive health benefits package which includes medical dental vision coverage, and an employer paid life insurance policy.
• 2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 sick days upon accrual.
• Employee Assistance Plan unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice and many other areas.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Clinical Supervision for state licensure.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Salary Increases each year.
• Supportive/collaborative work environment.
• Discounts are available to employees for gym memberships, with cellphone plan providers and other discounted perks.