Care Manager

Fred Finch Youth Center; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

Holidays

401k matching

Degree assistance

Health insurance premium

Job summary

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is seeking a CARE Manager for Contra Costa County to oversee case coordination, educate families, and connect clients with health benefits. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish and a strong background in care management, with experience using EMR/EHRs and related software.

The CARE Manager will collaborate with clients, families, and providers to promote wellness, independence, and resilience, while respecting professional boundaries and maintaining a

Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Bilingual- English/Spanish REQUIRED
• Reside in Contra Costa County
• High school graduate or GED.
• Long‑time resident of the community with knowledge of local resources

Responsibilities

• Oversee specific cases, coordinate health care benefits, educate and facilitate client access to care in a timely, cost‑effective manner.
• Advocate for clients as part of the interdisciplinary team and liaise with external providers to promote wellness and empowerment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong organizational skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Independent work in virtual env

Flexible hours incl nights/weekends

Active listening & compassion

Knowledge of local resources

Home visits & outreach

EMR/EHRs/Care Management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Driving/access to transportation

Professional boundaries

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

EMR/EHRs/Care Management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a CARE Manager (recruitment for Contra Costa County), whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right position to help others.

Pay/Benefits at a Glance:

• Pay range is between $23.00 - $29.35 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• 21 PTO Days per year
• 9 Nationally Observed Holidays
• 401k matching up to 6%
• Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program
• Affordable monthly health care premiums
• To learn more about our full benefits package, click here

Our Culture and Mission:

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.

The Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Program, operating under the umbrella of Fred Finch CARES, is a comprehensive care coordination benefit launched in July 2023 under CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal). ECM adopts a Whole Person Care Approach to healthcare, providing physical, behavioral, emotional, and social services to enhance care coordination and health outcomes. It is a care‑coordination service offered to children, youth, and their families insured through Managed Medi‑Cal. With a cross‑regional services delivery model in both Northern and Southern California, ECM aligns and coordinates services across multiple systems of health and behavioral healthcare while addressing social determinants.

What You Will Do:

The CARE Manager oversees specific cases, coordinates health care benefits, provides education and facilitates client access to care in a timely and cost‑effective manner. The CARE Manager collaborates and communicates with clients, caregivers/family support persons, and other providers to promote wellness, recovery, independence, resilience, and empowerment, while ensuring access to appropriate services and maximizing client benefit.

The CARE Manager also serves as an advocate for clients, an active client of the interdisciplinary team, a liaison with other programs and external health and social service providers in the community.

Qualifications

Required:

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Bilingual- English/Spanish REQUIRED
• Reside in Contra Costa County
• High school graduate or GED.
• Long‑time resident of the community with good knowledge of the resources of this community
• Ability to complete the training program and ongoing educational requirements as assigned.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional night/weekend work.
• Interpersonal savvy, demonstrated by the ability to interact with and influence people to establish trust and build strong relationships.
• Ability to do home visits and outreach.
• Experience with usage of EMR/EHRs/Care Management software
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and maintain a personal schedule.
• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently within a virtual operating environment and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise judgment in the application of professional services.
• Active listening skills and genuine compassion for others
• Enjoy collaboration within a team environment and working with people of different skills and experience.
• Knowledge of community resources in the local market
• Able to maintain clear professional boundaries with patients and coworkers.
• Commitment to represent the company with professionalism.
• Demonstrates cultural competency and ability to work with diverse groups of community clients.
• Comfortable using computer for documentation, communication, and organizing work.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and
• Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies, and to learn and implement Pro‑ ACT (or other agency approved crisis de‑escalation training).
• Clean driving record: current CA Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 10 days after
• Must have access to dependable transportation; personal car insurance meeting minimum liability coverage required if position requires driving for work or transporting
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation

Preferred

• Multilingual capabilities.
• Prior experience as a Community Health Worker, Peer Support Specialist, Medical Assistant or similar role.

Join our team as: CARE Manager

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.