Case Manager - San Jose

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager for their Transitional Housing Program to provide direct support and case management services to youth ages 16 to 21. The role involves building therapeutic relationships, conducting weekly check-ins, and supporting the development of independent living skills.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and experience with transitional aged youth. This full-time position offers a collaborative work environment and aims to help youth achieve their individual goals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with TAY population.
• Skills in case coordination and transformational care planning.
• Ability to maintain a positive perspective in treatment.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with youth and implement supervision strategies.
• Conduct weekly check-ins with youth and track progress.
• Support development of independent living skills and goals.

Skills

Case work skills

Group work skills

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Understanding of care planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Job Title

Program Manager – Case Manager for Minors and Non-Minor Dependents, Transitional Housing Program (THP)

Salary & Supervision

Salary: $24-$27 per hour

Supervisor: Program Manager (no direct reports)

Job Summary

The Case Manager for Minors and Non-Minor Dependents in the Transitional Housing Program (THP) provides direct support and intensive case management services to Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) ages 16 to 21 years, helping them meet individualized goals while connecting them with community resources. The average case load is 12 youth. The position is collaborative and coordinates care on an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth; implement supervision, authority, discipline, and foster engagement in a healthy home environment.
• Conduct weekly individual contact with each youth: discuss goals, track progress, understand medications, help with prescription refills, and connect youth with community resources and external supports.
• Support development of independent living skills and help youth achieve goals outlined in the Transition Independent Living Plan (TILP) and the Appraisal Needs and Service Plan.
• Assist youth in identifying and pursuing employment, education, and housing goals; establish and monitor client budgets, submit purchase requests, and coordinate transportation as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, including Child Family Team meetings, TDMs, emancipation conferences, and maintain knowledge of the THP Program Statement.
• Complete compliance and reporting tasks: Medi-Cal paperwork, client database entry within 2 days of information change, and maintain up‑to‑date records and documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of CCL Regulations, ensure continuous compliance, and conduct regular audits of client homes where applicable.
• Meet productivity standards: accurate, billable case notes per Medi-Cal requirements; achieve 75% youth graduation; complete assessments and documentation for all clients.
• Serve as community liaison and agency representative; interface with County Child Welfare and Probation staff on case coordination.
• Cover shifts as required and on an emergency basis.

Qualifications – Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marriage, Family & Child Counseling, Child Psychology, Child Development, Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Education with an emphasis on Counseling, Social Work or Social Welfare — areas that include counseling or psychotherapy content required for licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
• OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or Behavioral Science AND two (2) years of experience in a public or private child welfare social services setting, with specific experience working with TAY 16–24 years of age.
• OR CCL approval as an Excepted Case Manager prior to start date.
• Experience working with the TAY population.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated skills in case work, group work, and case coordination.
• Understanding of transformational care planning and targeted case management principles of service delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written) with demonstrated leadership in facilitating and linking services among a diverse variety of mental health programs.
• Ability to maintain a positive perspective in the treatment and care of emotionally disturbed youth and young adults.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Master’s Degree in any of the areas listed above.
• Two (2) years’ experience working with at‑risk youth or adolescent children in a residential group home setting.
• Bi‑Lingual in Spanish and English.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Staff will be required to cover shifts as needed and on an emergency basis. The position offers opportunities to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, support youth transition to independent living, and engage with community resources.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Unity Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Unity Care Group 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.