Case Manager - AFS (AFLP)

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! 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.
Why work for us?

• 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

Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click "apply."
We're looking for someone to join our team as a AFS Case Manager (AFLP) who:
The AFS AFLP Case Manager is responsible for coordinating services for the program's target population as required by the Scope of Work and other contract requirements. The AFLP case manager will provide supportive services to youth clients, act as a liaison between the client and service providers, provide information and referrals to appropriate resources, and perform advocacy services. It is the overall task of the AFLP case manager to implement the program as the funder requires, help coordinate the client's comprehensive youth development, health, nutritional, educational, psychosocial, job training, and related support services, and educate clients on becoming independent consumers of the service delivery system.
Essential Functions:

• Responsible for conducting an intake and all requirements for program enrollment.
• Responsible for completing comprehensive assessments in multiple areas, such as health, nutrition, psychosocial needs, education/vocation, goals, parenting skills, and infant/home safety for each client enrolled in the AFLP program.
• Responsible for follow up and completing appropriate releases of information to ensure client compliance with their individual service plan.
• Advocates for clients when there is a problem in the service delivery system.
• Provides guidance and support for clients and families.
• Responsible for maintaining assigned case load and client contacts as required by Scope of Work, contract requirements and/or program protocols.
• Keeps accurate, up-to-date records on clients served including contact summaries, progress notes, support service plans, and any program-specific reports.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to the public about the AFLP program.
• Works with other staff to develop community resources.
• Serves as liaison with other community agencies and schools.
• Reasonable and predictable in person attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications:

1. B.A. or B.S., in a health, social science or related field is strongly recommended.
2. Years of case management experience, preferably with a youth population, may be substituted for the bachelor's degree. As such, an associate's degree will be the minimum education required.
3. Experience working with youth target population is strongly recommended.
4. Familiarity with community resources is strongly recommended.
5. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team approach with both paraprofessionals and professionals.
6. Ability to maintain patient/client dignity and confidentiality.
7. Bilingual (Spanish-English) may be required depending on the need at the time of hire.
8. Flexibility to alter the 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday work schedule to meet program needs.
9. Exceptional documentation and verbal skills are required.
10. 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!