Social Work Case Manager

Home & Health Care Management•Sacramento, CA

1d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Home & Health Care Management is hiring a bachelor’s-prepared Social Worker or professional with a degree in a related field, such as Gerontology, to work with a Care Management Team (CMT) of social workers and registered nurses. The role provides comprehensive case management to clients receiving home- and community-based services, including older adults, children, and people living with disabilities. The position is based at the Sacramento office and includes work in the office and community, including visits to clients’ homes in Sacramento County and the surrounding area. Currently, approximately 20% of the work involves direct home visits; the remainder involves telehealth video visits or calls and documentation in the office. This is not a remote role. Employees are provided PPE, and transporting clients in a personal vehicle is prohibited. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour for lunch and no weekend work. The pay range is $26.00–$33.00 per hour, with exact compensation varying based on skills and experience. A job offer is conditional on successfully passing a medical exam that assesses, among other things, mobility, visual acuity, and hearing acuity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Social Work or another related field.
Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of standard software.
Valid California Driver’s License and eligibility for coverage under the employer’s liability policy, with a clean DMV report.
Own vehicle and proof of current auto insurance.
CPR certificate required within 30 days of hire.
Ability to work from the Sacramento office and travel to clients’ homes in Sacramento County and the surrounding area.
Ability to pass a medical exam assessing, among other things, mobility, visual acuity, and hearing acuity.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, walk, and move intermittently during working hours; lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; and drive intermittently.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic problems and needs of people diagnosed with a physical disability or emotional disturbance.
Knowledge of community and supportive services.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers and other community providers.
Experience with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Assist the team in finding community resources to meet participants’ needs, including housing, medical equipment and supplies, health care providers, essential items, medical transportation, and caregivers.
Advocate to ensure participants receive timely medical services and can remain safe in the community.
Respond promptly to questions and inquiries from the CMT, participants, and other entities to support smooth care coordination.
Educate participants so they can better understand the benefits of services and community supports.
Assist participants with applications for programs such as Medi-Cal, IHSS, CalFresh, and Regional Center; explain eligibility requirements and coordinate transportation and other basic support needs.
Document all consumer interactions and maintain timely reporting and documentation.
Observe participant behavior, report significant changes to a supervisor or team, and document appropriately.
Participate in daily case conferences with the CMT regarding shared participants.
Perform other related duties as assigned.