Case Manager I/Ii - Merced, Road To Resilience

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One (1) full-time (40 hours/week) Case Manager opportunity working with Merced's Road to Resilience program in Merced, CA. The Case Manager/Navigator will work with pregnant women who known histories of substance use, pregnant women with current substance use, and mothers of substance exposed infants through interagency collaboration and integration of services. The overarching goals is to take steps to eliminate substance use and prevent relapse and increase child outcomes associated with parental substance use through in home support and care.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work or related field preferred.  May accept equivalent experience.
2. Knowledge of community resources.
3. Cultural sensitivity, awareness and knowledge.
4. Sound personal qualifications (i.e., maturity, stability, high moral standards and sound mental health).
5. Strong Communication Skills
6. Clean and neat appearance and pleasant demeanor
7. Must be 21 years old or over.
8. Must possess a valid California driver’s license with less than 2 minor moving violations.
9. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Work in the community and homes of clients.
2. Ability to work harmoniously with others.
3. Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
4. Physical and mental health adequate to perform duties
5. A genuine caring of and commitment to the families in the community.
6. Be open and flexible to change.
7. Must possess knowledge of mental health programs and community resources.
8. Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention.
9. Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
10. Maintain confidential information according to legal standard and/or local regulations as required.

Responsibilities:

1. Outreach to the community about the R2R program and provide linkages and coordination of services.
2. Follow up phone calls and home visits including collaboration with referring agents or previous providers.
3. Conducts and participates in R2R specific community meetings.
4. Plans, develops and evaluates activities for R2R clients.
5. Utilize a screening tool to assess the level of risk and refer to appropriate resources.
6. Administer program measurements tools and surveys to track and report program data and outcomes.
7. Provide documentation on each contact with child/family.
8. Attend staff meetings and trainings as requested.
9. Report any suspected child abuse immediately to your direct supervisor or if not available up the chain of command.  
10. Report any suspected adult/elder abuse immediately to your direct supervisor or if not available up the chain of command.  

Summary:

We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently recruiting for a Case Manager working with Merced's Road to Resilience program, who is ready to make a difference in the lives of others!
Why Sierra Vista?

Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our clients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is a model for quality care.
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services offers:

• Health Insurance Coverage - SVCFS offers a comprehensive health benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision coverage, and an employer paid life insurance policy.
• 2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days upon accrual.
• Employee Assistance Plan Unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice, and may other areas.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness 
• Supportive/collaborative work environment.
• Discounts are available to employees for gym memberships, with cellphone plan providers and other discounted