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Title:  Field-Based Case Manager (Spanish Speaking)                                   

FLSA:  Non-Exempt, Full-time (40 hrs./wk.)                                                          

Pay Scale: $26-$33/hour                                                                                              

Recruitment Incentive of $500 at sign-on and another $500 after successfully completing the introductory period.    

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance plans. 403B Pension, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible

Spending Account, Paid Time-Off, and 11 paid holidays!        

Summary

The Field-Based Case Manager will be responsible for providing direct program implementation activities as an integral part of the agency’s Behavioral Health and Support Services unit under the direct supervision of the Licensed Director of Behavioral Health. Responsibilities include outreach and recruitment; conducting participant screenings and assessments; facilitating trauma-informed, culturally affirming individual and group level counseling; providing targeted case management; and tracking participant progress. This is a field-based community-mental health service program requiring off-site travel to various locations. The Case Manager will be exposed to the five core program pillars of the division including (1) sexual health, (2) behavioral health [inclusive of mental health and addiction), (3) housing, (4) forensic treatment, and/or (5) human trafficking. Must be able to work with diverse ethnic and cultural communities, including but not limited to, the following vulnerable populations: communities of color, queer, gender non-conforming LGBTIA+, monolingual or limited English speaking-undocumented immigrants and refugees, massage parlor workers, people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and STIs, people experiencing substance use disorders, homeless, the chronically unhoused, folks recently released from incarceration, victims of human trafficking, of varying ages and socioeconomic status.

Essential Functions

1.       Conduct client intake screenings into behavioral health and psychosocial support program services, and assessment plans.

2.       Develop and implement outreach, recruitment, and linkage referrals to community-wide stakeholders. 

3.       Provide targeted case management services, such as referrals to food assistance, childcare, transportation, housing; care coordination; employment development; skills building.

4.       Sees FSP clients in the community, including housing sites and OSP clients in the office, including unhoused individuals.

5.       Goes into the field to take FSP clients to appointments, etc., travels with them.

6.       Provide necessary program documentation, including the completion of reports, administration of evaluation tools, and other program related assignments.

7.       Facilitate group level counseling sessions.

8.       Attend and actively participate in unit, case conference, internal staff in-service, community, and other relevant agency events.

9.       Ability to work overtime and perform duties during weekends, holidays, and evenings when required.

10.   Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.

11.   Other activities as required to conduct program and agency objectives.

12.   Regular attendance required.

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

1. Valid CA Driver’s License and Proof of Car Insurance

2.       High school diploma or GED equivalent and above, or at least 2 years of experience in the HIV/AIDS or behavioral health field.

3.       Fluent in Spanish.

4.       Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, and related issues.

1. Knowledge of and ability to work with racial/ethnic minority, impoverished and underserved communities and groups (e.g., multi-gender, generation, LGBTQ, substance using).

6.       Proficient writing and oral communication skills.

1. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of PC hardware and software (i.e., Windows, word processing, spreadsheets).
2. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
3. Maintain and uphold agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
4. Valid CA driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
5. Verification of employment eligibility and background check.
6. Updated tuberculosis test (annual requirement) – read, reviewed, and dated by a clinician 6 months prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Experience working in a non-profit community-based organization.

2.       Experience providing counseling grounded in evidence-based practices such as Seeking Safety or TREM.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1.       The incumbent in the position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities.

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)

1. Ergonomically safe office environment with desktop computer, desk, chair, natural light from windows.
2. Occasional outreach at community festivals, conferences, nightclubs, massage parlors, and other outreach venues that target population frequents.
3. Some driving and exposure to vehicles in motion.

Physical Requirements 

1.       While performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, walking, frequent driving, carrying (max.20lbs), lifting (max. 20lbs), listening, and speaking.

Mental Requirements

1.       The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate any/all the following: constant distractions, interruptions; uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; and availability for on call/duty after regular working hours, and exposure to inappropriate behavior and language of others.