Lead Care Manager, Enhanced Care Management

Wayfinder Family Services; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 4

Education tuition assistance

Job summary

Wayfinder Family Services seeks an experienced Lead Care Manager to coordinate care for the Enhanced Care Management program in Stockton, CA. The role covers direct service delivery, care team collaboration, and advocacy to maximize client access to needed services.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, coordinating with healthcare providers, and supporting clients across office, telehealth, and in-field settings. The position emphasizes trauma-informed care and system navigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field.
• At least three years of relevant work experience.
• Multilingual capabilities are preferred.
• Experience with EMR/EHRs/Care Management software is preferred.
• Long-time community knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development and implementation of the Individual Care Plan/Health Action Plan.
• Offers services where the client lives, seeks care, or finds most accessible (office, telehealth, or field).
• Connects clients to other social services and needed supports.
• Coordinate/advocate on behalf of the client with health care professionals (e.g., PCP).
• Utilizes motivational interviewing, harm reduction techniques, and trauma-informed care.
• Works with hospital staff on Transitional Care Planning.
• Conducts outreach and engagement to link clients to the ECM program (phone, mail, field visits).
• Accompanies clients to office visits as needed.

Skills

Multilingual capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

EMR/EHRs

Care Management software

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Stockton Office - Stockton, CA 95203Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $24.04 - $26.44 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: Day/AM

At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.

The hourly wage range for this role is $24.04 - $26.44.

Program and Role Summary

The primary focus of the Lead Care Manageris to provide direct service and coordinate care management while functioning as part of a "Care Team" for the Enhanced Care Management Program (ECM). The LCM oversees specific cases, coordinates health care benefits, provides education, and facilitates client access to care in a timely and cost-effective manner. The LCM 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 LCM also serves as an advocate for clients, an active client of the interdisciplinary team, and a liaison with other programs and external health and social service providers in the community.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversees the development and implementation of the Individual Care Plan/Health Action Plan
• Offers services where the client lives, seeks care, or finds most easily accessible, including office-based, telehealth, or field-based services.
• Connects clients to other social services and needed supports (e.g., community support group).
• With permission, coordinate/advocate on behalf of the client with health care professionals (e.g., PCP).
• Utilizes evidence-based practices, such as motivational interviewing, harm reduction techniques, and trauma-informed care principles.
• Works collaboratively with hospital staff regarding Transitional Care Planning
• Conducts outreach and engagement activities to facilitate linkage to the ECM program. Outreach and Engagement consists of phone calls, mailed information, and field visits.
• Accompanies clients to office visits, as needed and appropriate.
• Other duties as outlined in the position description

QualificationsEducation and Experience

• At a minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field is required.
• At least three years of relevant work experience is required.
• Multilingual capabilities are preferred but not required.
• Prior experience as a community health worker, peer support specialist, medical assistant, or similar role is a plus.
• Long-time residents of the community with good knowledge of its resources are preferred.
• Ability to complete training program and ongoing educational requirements as assigned.
• Experience with the usage of EMR/EHRs/Care Management software is preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
• Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
• Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents

Additional Benefits Offered for this

• Training and professional development

Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.