Case Manager (Temporary)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position will be responsible for the case management of a large caseload of participants in the program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Case management of a large caseload of participants.
• Make follow up contacts with consumers in the program.
• Heavy documentation.
• Coordination of various services throughout several agencies.
• Attend scheduled meetings with the community.
• Travel to community-based providers.
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience and Competencies:

• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a successful criminal background check.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance is required.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• As mandated by the State of California those employees who work at Residential, Outpatient, Sober Living, provide Mental Health Services, Administrative Staff or Transitional Living Facilities must be fully vaccinated and have received a booster. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of case management experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field is preferred.
• High School diploma or its equivalent is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Not applicable for this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily performed in an office or in a Residential/Outpatient treatment setting.
• Some outdoor activities may be required.