Bilingual Case Manager

Except in the case of an undue hardship, La Familia provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities when the accommodations are necessary to enable the persons to perform the essential functions of the job. The Agency also provides reasonable accommodations when necessary based on religious needs. Individuals requiring workplace accommodations must discuss their needs with La Familia Human Resources. Individuals seeking accommodations for disabilities are typically required to provide medical documentation supporting the existence of a disability, the need for the accommodation, and what workplace modifications will enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Case Manager will receive one hour of individual supervision per week, and take part in a two-hour group supervision. The Case Manager will regularly perform assessments of clients’ needs. This role will uphold and champion the agency’s mission, vision, and values and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work culture.

This position is covered under the SEIU 1021 Collective Bargaining Agreement. In addition to the established base pay, members will receive negotiated annual increases as follows:

• January 2027: 3% base pay increase

Future increases will be subject to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide support and guidance to other staff within the Caminos program, including: clarifying program procedures, aiding in onboarding of new staff members, and
• Perform regular assessments of clients' needs in the following areas: housing, daily activities, counseling, coordination of other care, social relationships, family relationships, symptom management, securing and managing entitlements such as SSI, budgeting, and other related areas.
• Develop collaborative treatment plans with clients to help them accomplish activities, goals and objectives. Implement the plan through the provision of services, referrals and coordination with family and other community service providers.
• Assist clients to find appropriate housing at local shelters, board and care homes, transitional housing and independent living placements in the community.
• Assist clients in applying for entitlements and managing entitlements.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and other meetings as requested
• Assist clients with locating and accessing needed health care and dental care, as well as educational needs.
• When necessary, conduct home visits and attend appointments with clients.
• Collaborate with schools and district staff and other agencies in a friendly and professional way.
• Learn about Alameda County social service resources, housing resources, community resources and build relationships with resource providers.
• Maintain timely documentation for clinical services as required by funding sources.
• Regularly review files and monitor activities of clients with follow-up contact in-person or via phone.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed; stabilizes clients in crisis including brief intervention in clinic; arranges for hospitalization and coordinates treatment elements.
• Maintain a full caseload of clients. Clients are generally minors, but services may be extended to support other family members.

Other

• Attend trainings and participate in events relevant to key responsibilities
• Track and regularly report on key metrics for responsible function areas
• Leads and collaborate on special projects related to agency objectives as appropriate