Case Manager I

Responsibilities

• Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards.
• Assists in preparing reports as required.
• Conducts initial and on-going assessment of client's health and/or support service needs.
• Sets level of client need.
• Creates formalized case plans and goals with clients.
• Develops a written care-plan with the client, identifying problems and needs. Plan includes areas assessed, intended interventions, and expected results in measurable terms, with short and long term goals.
• Updates plan as client's needs change.
• Provides basic and intensive individual support, based on client need. Support may include providing interventions, providing internal and community services referrals, and more intensive support may include accompanying clients to housing services, appointments, social services, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Science field, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or closely related field preferred.
  • Peer Support Specialist Certificate Required before hire.
  • 1 year of work experience providing human services to high risk, medically underserved, disabled populations, and/or relevant community health populations required.
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish may be required, depending on the location.
  • Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required.
  • Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended.
  • An acceptable driving record is also required.
  • California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
  • Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.