Case Manager

Overview

Under general supervision, facilitates and ensures effective communication among all support staff members. Coordinates all services that ensure health and safety and promotes self-advocacy skills resulting in successful outcomes for the individuals we support. Coordinates and conducts all monthly team meetings between providers and regional centers. Communicates appropriately on a regular basis in various forms with the Regional Center. Position will be working in the Whittier, East Los Angeles and Montebello areas.

Bilingual English/Spanish speaking.

Position is Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Pay: $22-$23/hour

• Ensures all required documentation adhere to internal and external guidelines set forth by program design.
• Maintains effective working relationships with participants, participant family members, referral agencies, community resources, and agency staff members.
• Coordinates and facilitates all meetings pertaining to individuals we support.
• Ensures all documentation is completed and forwarded to all parties in attendance on a monthly basis.
• Identifies community resources and supports individuals to access/apply for services.
• May be required to provide program orientation and new hire training as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field, with two (2) years recent full time experience working with individuals who have a dual diagnosis (developmental disability/mental illness) or an AA degree in behavioral science with four (4) years recent working experience.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Ability to speak the primary language of the participant and family
• Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, with all levels of staff and general public.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications (e.g. Outlook, Word).
• Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, through oral Ability to properly interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Experience with service delivery systems (Regional Center, Mental Health Court, Criminal Court, and Probation Dept. etc.).
• Ability to travel locally; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards. Must possess and maintain proper auto insurance and vehicle registration.
• Ability to pass post-offer medical examination and test for tuberculosis.
• Able to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.