Case Manager

Vynca; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vynca seeks a Lead Care Manager to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, partnering with healthcare providers and social services to ensure seamless, person-centered care. The role reports to ECM leadership and focuses on treatment coordination, education, and timely access to services.

The Lead Care Manager will manage client cases, coordinate benefits, and promote wellness, resilience, and empowerment while maintaining up-to-date health records and program compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a care manager, care navigator, or community health worker supporting vulnerable populations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of Google Workspace, MS Office and the internet.

Responsibilities

• Assess member needs in health, social, and housing areas; link to community services.
• Oversees the development of client care plans and goal settings.
• Offer services where the member resides or access is easiest (office, telehealth, or field-based).
• Connect clients to social services and supports as needed.
• Advocate for clients with health care professionals.
• Utilize evidence-based practices (Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Trauma-Informed Care).
• Conduct outreach and engagement to facilitate linkage to the ECM program and log activity in CRM.
• Evaluate client progress and update SMART goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Google Workspace

MS Office

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Join the dynamic journey at Vynca, where we're passionate about transforming care for individuals with complex needs.
We6re more than just a team; we6re a close-knit community. Our shared commitment to caring for each other and those we serve is what sets us apart. Guided by our unwavering core values: Excellence, Compassion, Curiosity, and Integrity, we forge paths of success together. Join us in this transformative movement where you can contribute to making a profound difference every day.
At Vynca, our mission is to provide comprehensive care for more quality days at home.
About The Job
We are seeking a dedicated Lead Care Manager (LCM) to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Enhanced Care Management, ECM Clinical Manager, and/or ECM Program Manager, the LCM serves as the primary coordinator for clients, partnering with healthcare providers, specialists, pharmacists, social service agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless, person-centered care. The LCM manages client cases, coordinates health care benefits, provides education and facilitates member access to care in a timely and cost-effective manner. The LCM collaborates and communicates with clients caregivers/family support persons, other providers and others in the Care Team in order to promote wellness, recovery, independence, resilience, and member empowerment, while ensuring access to appropriate services and maximizing member benefit. Internal Title: Lead Care Manager This is a critical role that were looking to fill as soon as possible.
What Youll Do
Remote care management duties as described below:

• Assess member needs in the areas of physical health, mental health, SUD, oral health, palliative care, memory care, trauma-informed care, social supports, housing, and referral and linkage to community-based services and supports
• Oversees the development of the client care plans and goal settings
• Offer services where the member resides, seeks care, or finds most easily accessible, including office-based, telehealth, or field-based services
• Connect clients to other social services and supports that are needed
• Advocate on behalf of the client with health care professionals (e.g. PCP, etc.)
• Utilize evidence-based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Trauma-Informed Care principles
• Conduct outreach and engagement activities in order to facilitate linkage to the ECM program and log activity in the Client Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Evaluate clients progress and update SMART goals
• Provide mental health promotion
• Arrange transportation (e.g., ACCESS)
• Complete all documentation, including outcome measures within the timeframes established by the individual care plans
• Maintain up-to-date patient health records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and other business systems
• Complete monthly reporting to ensure program compliance
• Attend training as assigned

Your Experience And Qualifications
2+ years experience as a care manager, care navigator, or community health worker supporting vulnerable populations

• Willing and able to work Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Pacific Time with flexibility for potential evenings and weekends.
• Working knowledge of government and community resources related to social determinants of health
• Clean driving record, valid drivers license, and reliable transportation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive interpersonal skills required
• Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of Google Workspace, MS Office and the internet
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

At this time we are only considering applicants in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.Keyword : Care Manager, Case Manager, Social Work, Community Health Worker, Behavioral Health, Housing Navigator, Care Navigator, Care Coordinator, Healthcare
Additional Information

• The hiring process for this role may consist of applying, followed by a phone screen, online assessment(s), interview(s), an offer, and background/reference checks.
• Background Screening: A background check, which may include a drug test or other health screenings depending on the role, will be required prior to employment.
• Job Description Scope: This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional activities, duties, and responsibilities not listed herein.
• Vaccination Requirement: Employees in patient, client, or customer-facing roles must be vaccinated against influenza. Requests for religious or medical accommodations will be considered but may not always be approved.
• Employment Eligibility: Compliance with federal law requires identity and work eligibility verification using E-Verify upon hire.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: At Vynca Inc., we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other protected group under federal, state, or local law.