Case Manager/ Peer Support Worker

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 Case Manager/ Peer Support Worker who:

The Case Manager/Peer Support Worker is a member of the Health Care for the Homeless (HCH), and Street Medicine Team. The Peer Support worker is responsible for promoting awareness of and access to opioid treatment services. Peer Support Worker will be conducted by traveling to visit homeless people in their surroundings, including encampments, abandoned buildings, parks, meal programs, bus stations, streets, alleys or under bridges. Peer Support Worker will carry supplies of information-referral materials and incentive items to enroll into the program. The Case Manager/Peer Support Worker shall have a committed belief in health care with dignity for all, and that clients have the right to information and participation and planning as it relates to their own health care.

Essential Functions:

1. Develops and maintains familiarity with client population.
2. Comply with established Clinica Sierra Vista policies.
3. Uphold the mission of Clinica Sierra Vista.
4. Learns and maintains knowledge of the locations and movements of homeless persons and the social and physical environments, problems and resources used, as well as other patterns or characteristics of the sub-culture.
5. Establishes and maintains regular contact with key individuals and other members of the homeless population and familiarizes them with the services provided by the CSV to refer into programs.
6. Locates and contacts homeless persons whose behavior or history is indicative of severe, OUD illness, establishes rapport and offers support and assistance; informs and directs individuals to HCH Project for further evaluation and treatment; maintains contact with homeless individuals who may be physically or mentally ill, but initially refuse services.
7. Provides other services to homeless persons, as necessary and appropriate.
8. Develops and maintains familiarity with all relevant public and private agencies and service providers in Bakersfield.
9. Provides adequate background and other referral information and coordination necessary for the HCH and other agencies to facilitate service.
10. Maintains adequate records as to outreach activities; fulfills all other documentation requirements as required by administration of grants for supportive services.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications:

1. Education: Nine (9) months of full-time paid experience working in a social service or behavioral health setting in a capacity requiring interaction with individuals and families served.

OR

Must have completed sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college, or university, with coursework in social work, public health, behavioral sciences, or a related field.

1. Experience working with homeless and persons from diverse cultures and income levels.

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!