Lead Care Manager

This role is in Santa Maria, CA, you need to be able to serve individuals in Santa Maria. What You'll Do Reach and engage eligible youth and their caregivers, working closely with Child Advocacy Specialists, CASA volunteers and Advocate Supervisors on each case, depending on their assigned status, or you may work with children and youth who are on our waiting list.Meet youth where they are, including homes, placements, schools, juvenile hall, and the courthouseComplete whole-person assessments and build care plans with youth, written in their own wordsCoordinate care across doctors, behavioral health providers, social workers, probation, attorneys, schools, and caregiversSupport youth through big transitions, such as hospital discharge, placement changes, or release from custodyHelp youth keep their Medi-Cal and health plan coverage active, and arrange transportation and appointmentsJoin Child and Family Team, IEP and 504 meetings, and attend court hearings as neededKeep clear, timely records, documenting visits within 72 hours and meeting monthly contact and health plan requirementsCarry a caseload of up to 50 youth What We're Looking For A bachelor's degree in social work, public health, psychology, human services, or a related field, or two or more years of relevant experience (a high school diploma or GED plus three or more years of community-based and lived experience also considered)1+ years of experience working as a Lead Care Manager or working with youth or families involved in child welfare, foster care, probation, or juvenile justiceBilingual English/Spanish (highly valued)Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, and comfort with detailed documentation and emotionally sensitive caseworkThe ability to stay calm, diplomatic, and confident with judges, attorneys, social workers, caregivers, and youthLocated in Santa Barbara County, with reliable transportation, a valid California driver's license, and auto insuranceCPR certification (or willingness to get it) and the ability to pass a background check Lived experience matters here. If you've navigated the child welfare, foster care, or justice system yourself, as a youth in care, a parent, a kinship caregiver, or a family member, we want to hear from you, even if you don't meet every qualification. We've found that the right person, with a passion for this work, can learn the role and thrive. Nice to have Experience with CASA, as a Community Health Worker or Peer Support Specialist, or in ECM/CalAIM programsTraining in motivational interviewing, harm reduction, or trauma-informed careFamiliarity with dependency court, AB 12 extended foster care, or the Independent Living Program Work environment and schedule Flexible 40-hour workweek, primarily Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends, with scheduling accommodations for the families on your caseloadBased in Santa Maria, with regular field work across Santa Barbara CountyTraining is provided for this positionMust be able to lift 25 lbs, sit or stand for extended periods, and drive to field visits Pay Rate $27.50 – $30.50 per hour About Sunlight Health Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement contribution Sunlight Health is reimagining Enhanced Care Management for families involved in the child welfare and justice systems. We partner with organizations like Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers (LADL), CASA programs, and legal services providers to deliver tech-enabled, family-centric ECM services that address both healthcare and social determinants of health. We serve families at their most critical moments — when reunification, stability, and health outcomes hang in the balance. Our model recognizes that healthcare navigation is central to family preservation and reunification, and we meet families where they are: in courthouses, in communities, and in their lives.