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 individuals and familys comprehensive needs through communication and resources to promote well-being.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work or related field preferred. Will accept equivalent experience.Knowledge of community resources preferred. Cultural sensitivity, awareness and knowledge. Bilingual preferred.Lived experience that aligns with and provides a connection with population being served.
A valid California drivers 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 agencys insurance company.
Essential Job Functions:
Physical, mental, and emotional health adequate to perform duties. Protect and honor individual integrity through confidentiality. Ability to work in a harmonious manner with subordinates, supervisors, and others.Physical capability to lift over 20 pounds, and engage in physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, reaching, etc.Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity. Ability to protect and honor individual integrity through confidentiality.Ability to instruct small groups of children Kindergarten to 12th grade in required curriculum.Ability to work at various locations, including client homes, schools, and community settings. Operate a vehicle for company-related activities, including attend offsite meetings, client home visits and transport to and from other agency locations.
Responsibilities:
Instruct required curriculum to students through a systematic selection process that are experiencing mild to moderate school adjustment difficulties.Working with direct, close supervision, instruct children (from a variety of age groups, socio-economic and racial backgrounds, and geographic settings) on core social and emotional skills to prevent violence and aggressive behavior, improve academic performance and enhance life skills.Establish rapport and warm, meaningful relationships with referred students.Talk with students and establish an atmosphere to encourage their expression of feelings and ideas.Help build confidence in students through small group interactions.Provide feedback to program team, including principal, teachers and other school personnel.Assist in student selection and evaluation.Responsible for program record keeping.Must implement program goals and objectives to meet and maintain contractual requirements and productivity.Provide access, advocacy, resources and linkage to clients. Provide initial screenings and treatment planning for clients.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.Administer program measurements tools and surveys to track and report program data and outcomes.Interact productively within a multi-disciplinary team and other community organizations.Maintain record and tracking systems that meet standards of the agency, The Joint Commission and contract.Responsible for preventing and controlling infection.Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety.Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis preventionProperly 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.