Case Manager I

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region. Responsibilities Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards. Assists in preparing reports as required. Conducts initial and on-going assessment of client’s health and/or support service needs. Sets level of client need. Creates formalized case plans and goals with clients. Develops a written care‑plan with the client, identifying problems and needs. Plan includes areas assessed intended interventions, and expected results in measurable terms, with short and long term goals. Updates plan as client’s needs change. Provides basic and intensive individual support, based on client need. Supports may include providing interventions, providing internal and community services referrals, and more intensive support may include accompanying clients to housing services, appointments, social services, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Social Science field, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or closely related field preferred. Peer Support Specialist Certificate required before hire. 1 year of work experience providing human services to high‑risk, medically underserved, disabled populations, and/or relevant community health populations required; or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and meets any required state or federal certification requirements. Bilingual English/Spanish may be required, depending on the location. Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, limits of $100,000 are recommended. Acceptable driving record required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case‑by‑case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy. Rewards Job type: Regular Full Time M-F 8am-5pm Onsite: Fifth Ave Admin, San Diego, CA. Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits. Retirement Plan with Employer Match. Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays. Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance. Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved. Salary range: $24.00 - $34.12 per hour. Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net). Equal Employment Opportunity FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Anti‑Discrimination Statement Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking. #J-18808-Ljbffr