Lead Care Manager I/II (Temporary)

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Associate of Science/Medical Assistant Certificate or Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources preferred.
• Bilingual required.
• 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

• Operate an agency or personal vehicle for work-related activities which may include, client visits, meetings, trainings, or other agency-related appointments.
• Ensure compliance with driving requirements, including maintaining a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and proof of insurance as required by agency policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and guidance to frontline staff.
• Implement department/program objectives.
• Promote a healthy working environment that values staff and equips them to succeed while making sustainable decisions in a way that strengthens both our workforce and our impact.
• Execute organizational strategies and initiatives.
• Engage and enroll eligible members in ECM.
• Oversee provision of ECM services and implementation of the care plan.
• Utilize motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care and harm-reduction strategies.
• Coordinate services to ensure a seamless experience and unduplicated services.
• Advocate on behalf of members with health care professionals.
• Connect members to other social services and support including transportation.
• Provide Community Outreach and attend Community Events.
• Provide health promotion and self-management training.
• Accompany members to office visits, as needed.
• Maintain treatment adherence.
• Coordinate with hospital staff on discharge plans.
• Prevent and control infection.
• Maintain 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 Duties

• 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.

Summary

We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently recruiting for a Lead Care Manager I/II for our Enhanced Care Management 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.
• 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.

Pay

Base Pay: $24.85-$32.23/hour