Case Manager (50397)

Case Manager

Fresno - 1850 N Gateway Blvd - Fresno, CA 93727

Overview

Salary Range $26.00 - $26.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Position Summary:

Person in this position will be responsible for the case management of a caseload of people living with AIDS. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

• Outreach and case management of PLWA addressing homelessness.
• Link consumers to community-based providers to obtain supportive services.
• Make follow up contacts with community partners and consumers in the program to insure a smooth continuum of care.
• Documentation of all outreach efforts and linkages to care.
• Coordination of services addressing all holistic approach to wellness and independent living.
• Attend scheduled meetings within the community.
• Travel to community-based providers.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Two years case management experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/Eng preferred
• Prior experience working with the homeless, performing outreach, substance abuse and/or mental illness
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good documentation skills.
• Be able to multi-task; and
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an Annual Tuberculosis test

Certifications/Licenses:

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field is preferred.

Experience and Competencies:

• Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Fresno County Credentialing; and
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test. As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 12/08/2021. 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.
• WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.