Care Coordination Social Worker (Temporary)

We give priority to applicants who live in or near our service counties: Santa Cruz, Monterey, Merced, San Benito, and Mariposa.

About the Role

This is a temporary, full-time (40 hours/week) assignment estimated to run from August 2026 through December 2026, dependent on business need. You would be employed by a temporary employment agency connected to the Alliance for this position.

We anticipate the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams. While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected. In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages an individualized intervention plan for members referred into the Care Coordination program with the goal of promoting optimal, achievable outcomes in the most cost-effective and appropriate manner.
• Works in conjunction with the interdisciplinary Care Coordination team to facilitate quality outcomes across the continuum by educating members, providers, external agencies, and internal departments and providing assistance in navigating the managed care system.
• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts to continually evaluate the Care Coordination Program’s effectiveness and its quality-driven, cost-effective achievable goals and outcomes for Alliance members.

Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of case management and coordination including assessment, care/treatment planning, discharge planning, and documentation.
• The availability and means of utilizing community resources for special services.
• Medi-Cal and related policies and regulations.
• Reporting methods for cases of abuse or neglect.

Ability to:

• Use proactive customer service skills in handling complex and demanding situations.
• Advocate on behalf of the individual to assure quality of care and attainment of appropriate goals.
• Create, document, and implement intervention plans.
• Perform public speaking in a variety of forums.
• Exercise strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or similar field of study.
• Two years of Social Service experience in an acute care setting, community agency, or managed care environment; or a combination of education and relevant work experience may be qualifying.

Pay

The applicable salary ranges are based on work location and are aligned to a zone according to the cost of labor in your area.

• Zone 1 Pay Range: $45.00 - $50.00
  Typical areas: Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties, Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Diego areas.
• Zone 2 Pay Range: $42.00 - $47.00
  Typical areas: Mariposa and Merced Counties, Fresno area, Bakersfield, Eastern California, San Luis Obispo area, and the Central Valley (except Sacramento).

Final compensation will be determined by our compensation philosophy, analysis of the selected candidate's qualifications, internal equity, market factors, and geographic location.

Benefits

Note: These benefits are available to regular Alliance employees working more than 30 hours per week and are not provided to temporary employees on assignment.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Ample Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(a) Retirement Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Robust Health and Wellness Program
• Onsite EV Charging Stations

About Us

We are a regional non-profit health plan serving members in Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties. Our team of over 500 employees is committed to providing accessible, quality health care guided by local innovation. We foster a respectful, diverse, professional, and fun culture where employees are empowered to do their best work.