Case Manager - THRIVE

Job Details
Job Location
160 - Arden 2 Heath Center - Sacramento, CA
Case Manager - THRIVE
Case Manager - THRIVE
Department: County Mental Health 6007
Location: ARD2 160
Reports to: Director
Status: Full-time, Regular
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay Range : $27.40 - $35.62/hr
EEO-1: Office and Clerical
Organization Information
WellSpace Health believes that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. We see you and are here for you. To that end, we've committed ourselves to finding solutions for our community's health and wellbeing to achieve regional health through high quality comprehensive care.
Our focus has always been to offer a full range of quality medical care, dental care, mental health and behavioral health services, and enabling services to underserved people. We do this by placing ourselves within the communities we serve and employing outstanding healthcare professionals who are devoted to our mission.
We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and are accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care and Behavioral Health. We're also certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home.
Position Summary
The Case Manager provides education and employment preparation skills (related to the employee's scope of practice) to criminal justice-involved patients in a community-based facility.
Required Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associate or Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
• Two plus years' experience working with offenders OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Knowledge and training in educational and employment opportunities for offenders and the previously incarcerated.
• Knowledge of the local community referrals.
• Individuals who have "lived experience" in recovery are requested to have sustained a minimum of (2) two years of continuous sobriety to maintain the agency's ethical standard for client care.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing and demonstrate a high level of listening skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening, problem solving, and the ability to remain calm in emotional or stressful situations.
• Computer (PC) literate in general office functions such as word processing, email and database software. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Fluency in additional languages preferred.
• Adherence to infection control procedures, including but not limited to, standard precautions of temperature monitoring, hand washing, symptom self-monitoring, masking and social distancing.
• Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide education services at THRIVE that include: case management, substance abuse education, job readiness, employment services, job coaching, life skills (including financial barriers and training), mentorship, recreational activities, and transition plans.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team approach. Evidence-based methodology and outcome measures that will be used to evaluate the program and a discussion of how such measurements will provide valid measures of the impact of the program.
• Meet with Department and County staff as required to ensure services continue to be provided in the most effective and efficient manner possible.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance regarding changes or enhancements to program delivery to ensure efficacy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits
Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.

• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Flexible Spending Program
• Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers
• Professional development hours offered annually

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The work environment is characteristic of a medical clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client's use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.
WellSpace Health is committed to the principals of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of WellSpace Health to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. WellSpace Health is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WellSpace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer