Case Manager Employment Specialist - Mental Health 646

Telecare Corporation • San Bernardino, CA

5d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Case Manager Employment Specialist serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders, helping them live as independently as possible in their chosen community. The position is with San Bernardino ACT (Assertive Community Treatment), a community-based program serving adults age 18 and older with serious mental illness. The role includes direct service and housing-specialist support. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. The expected starting wage range is $23.00–$25.15 per hour; the assigned range depends on geographic location, and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED and three years of direct services experience in mental health or community services; or an associate degree and two years of experience; or a bachelor's degree in Social Services.
• At least one year of direct-service experience providing assistance as a Housing Specialist.
• For San Bernardino County FACT, ACT, and MAPS programs, in addition to the other requirements, one of the following: at least 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in behavioral or social science; 60 semester (90 quarter) units of completed college coursework including 15 semester (23 quarter) units in behavioral science; or one of the specified experience or degree pathways: one year providing mental health services including interviewing and referring participants and crisis intervention; three years in a behavioral health department involving direct participant contact; or a bachelor's degree in behavioral science and six months providing mental health services including interviewing and referring participants and crisis intervention. Psych Tech courses and Alcohol and Drug Certificate courses are acceptable toward the coursework criteria.
• Sensitivity to multicultural populations and issues.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must hold CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certifications by the date of employment or within 60 days of employment, and maintain current certifications throughout employment.
• Must provide an acceptable post-offer physical examination, pass a two-step PPD tuberculosis test, receive acceptable criminal background clearances and excluded-party sanctions checks, and complete degree or license verification.
• Valid and current driver's license and personal vehicle insurance with the employee's name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, with weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
• Willingness to use a company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle to attend meetings, with weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
• If driving is required, maintain a valid driver's license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance throughout employment; additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support and case management to individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Assist individuals in living as independently as possible in their chosen community.
• Provide direct-service assistance as a Housing Specialist.
• Drive clients to appointments and groups using a personal or company vehicle.
• Use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.

Benefits

• Paid time off accrued each pay period for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with prorated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shift and 10% for NOC shift.
• Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM, 11% for Weekend PM, and 15% for Weekend NOC.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
• Coaching and mentorship.
• Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for work-related use of a personal vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED