Case Manager Employment Specialist - Mental Health 646
About The Position
Under direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders, assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community. The role is with San Bernardino ACT (Assertive Community Treatment), a community-based program serving adults age 18 and older with serious mental illness in San Bernardino County. The posted schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The expected starting wage range is $23.00–$25.15; the assigned pay range depends on work location, and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above minimum requirements. The position requires direct-service experience, including at least one year providing assistance as a Housing Specialist. Depending on the program, additional education, coursework, and mental-health-service experience requirements apply. The employee must maintain required CPR, CPI, and First Aid certifications. The role may require driving clients and attending meetings using personal or company vehicles; personal-vehicle use is reimbursed at the IRS mileage rate.
Requirements
- High school graduation or GED and three years of direct services 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.
- Sensitivity to multicultural populations and issues.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must hold CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certifications on the date of employment or obtain them within 60 days, and maintain current certifications throughout employment.
- For San Bernardino County FACT, ACT, and MAPS programs: at least 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in behavioral or social science; or 60 semester (90 quarter) units, including 15 semester (23 quarter) units in behavioral science. Psych Tech courses and Alcohol and Drug Certificate courses are acceptable.
- For San Bernardino County FACT, ACT, and MAPS programs: one year of experience providing mental health services, including interviewing and referring participants and performing crisis intervention; or three years of experience in a behavioral health department involving direct participant contact; or a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science and six months of experience providing mental health services, including interviewing and referring participants and performing crisis intervention.
- Valid and current driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance listing the employee as a driver.
- Willingness to use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups and to attend meetings, with weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate; willingness to use a company vehicle to drive clients as needed.
- Employment is contingent on acceptable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If driving is required, a motor vehicle clearance is also required, and applicable credentials and insurance must be maintained.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary support and case management to individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
- Assist individuals to live as independently as possible in their chosen community.
- Provide assistance as a Housing Specialist.
- Drive clients to appointments and groups using a personal or company vehicle, as applicable.
- Use a personal vehicle to attend meetings, as applicable.
Benefits
- Paid time off accrual each pay period for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week; part-time accrual is prorated and annual carryover is subject to caps.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shifts and 10% for NOC shifts.
- Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for weekend AM shifts, 11% for weekend PM shifts, and 15% for weekend NOC shifts.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs).
- Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
- Coaching and mentorship.
- Online University tuition discount.
- Company scholarships.
- Medical insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- 401(k).
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
