Case Manager Vocational Specialist - Mental Health 153

Main Template•San Bernardino, CA

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Case Manager Vocational Specialist 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 part of San Bernardino ACT (Assertive Community Treatment), a community-based program serving adults age 18 and older with serious mental illness in San Bernardino County. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday AM position, with shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The expected starting wage range is $23.00–$25.15 per hour. Telecare applies geographic differentials, and the pay range depends on the location where the role is performed. 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 Vocational Specialist.
At least 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in behavioral or social science, or 60 semester (90 quarter) units of completed college coursework including 15 semester (23 quarter) units in behavioral science. Psych Tech courses and Alcohol and Drug Certificate courses are acceptable.
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 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.
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.
Willingness to use a company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
Willingness to use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Paid time off accrual 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 a BBS Associate License.
Coaching and mentorship.
Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
401(k).
Employee Stock Ownership Plan.