Position Summary: 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: 1. Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work or related field required. Equivalent experience accepted. 2. Knowledge of community resources preferred. 3. Bilingual preferred. 4. Must be 21 years old or over. 5. 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: 1. Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form. 2. Protect and honor individual integrity through confidentiality. 3. Ability to work in a harmonious manner with subordinates, supervisors, and others. 4. Ability to instruct in group and individual settings. 5. Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity. 6. Maintain confidential information according to legal and ethical standards. Ability to work at various locations, including client homes, schools and community settings. 7. Physical, mental, and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
Responsibilities: 1. Provide access, advocacy, resources and linkage to clients. 2. 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. 3. Administer program measurement tools and surveys to track and report program data and outcomes. 4. Interact productively within a multi-disciplinary team and other community organizations. 5. Maintain record and tracking systems that meet standards of the agency, The Joint Commission and contract. 6. Responsible for preventing and controlling infection. 7. Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety. 8. Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention 9. Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide.
Summary: We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently recruiting for Clinicians in our Merced Office who are 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.