Case Manager-AFS - Ridgecrest

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Full Time Regular Ridgecrest, CA, US 1 Attachments

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.00 To $30.50 Hourly

We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.

As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.

• Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching

We're looking for someone to join our team as a AFS Case Manager (PAT) who:

The PAT case manager works with families referred by the Kern County Department of Human Services to increase child safety through improving family stability and well-being. The PAT case manager facilitates a 2-year home-visiting parent education curriculum, conducts developmental assessments, links families with community resources, and encourages them to proactively engage in preventing the need for further involvement with Child Protective Services.

• Responds to assigned referrals to engage families in case management
• Conducts intakes for program enrollment, assessments, program releases and confidentiality agreements
• Conducts in-home parent education visits and regular communication with PAT families
• Engages PAT families in the program using a trauma-informed approach to encourage growth and success
• Provides group connections for PAT families to encourage peer learning and support and foster connectedness
• Advocates for clients when there is a concern with the service delivery system
• Maintains assigned case load as required by Scope of Work, contract requirements and program protocols
• Maintains accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records including contact summaries, progress notes, support service plans, and program specific reports
• Represents the PAT program in local collaboratives and other settings
• Serves as liaison with other community agencies and schools
• Reasonable and predictable in person attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

• B.A./B.S. in a health, social science or related field is strongly preferred. Comparable years of experience in a similar field may be substituted
• Experience working with diverse target populations, including those who have experienced trauma
• Familiarity with community resources
• Ability to maintain client dignity and confidentiality at all times
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) strongly preferred
• Flexibility to alter the 8:00-5:00 schedule when necessary to meet client needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Committed to the belief in health care with dignity for all, and that patients/clients have the right to health care information and participation in planning their own health care.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive.

Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.

We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!