Case Manager II- MHRT (Mobile Harm Reduction Team)

• 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; clients are high-need and require more intense services. 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 therapeutic interventions to clients. Provides intensive individual support to high need clients. Support may include providing therapeutic interventions, providing internal and community services referrals, and more intensive support may include accompanying clients to housing services, appointments, social services, etc. Focus on medical adherence, support, and appointments designed to maintaining necessary care.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3 years of work experience providing human services to high risk, medically underserved, disabled populations, and/or relevant community health populations required.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Science field, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or closely related field required. Master's degree in relevant field preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently.
• Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.).
• Basic counseling skills, such as reflecting, active listening, and paraphrasing.
• Basic organizational skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
• Multi-lingual preferred, English, Spanish, Arabic, and Somali depending on current priorities and locations.
• Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the community resources, health and social service systems in San Diego County and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners.

Rewards:

• Job type: Regular Full Time. M-F 8am-5pm

• Location: 7146-7152 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945

• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits

• Retirement Plan with Employer Match

• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance

• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.