Spanish Case Manager

East Bay Innovations; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Language stipends

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

EAP

403(b) retirement plan

Education Assistance

SEIU Local 1021

Paid holidays

Job summary

East Bay Innovations is seeking a Case Manager I (TCCM) to support clients transitioning from nursing facilities to community living. The role involves coordinating services, securing IHSS and affordable housing, and guiding clients through benefits, with a focus on bilingual Spanish speakers across Alameda County.

The position requires two years in human services, a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), and passing a language proficiency exam. Travel within Alameda County is expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in human services; IHSS/Medi-Cal experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree may be substituted with an additional 2 years of relevant experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and must pass a language proficiency exam.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support clients to transition safely from institutional care to community living with a comprehensive service plan.
• Help clients access IHSS, affordable housing and other community health services.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and client files as required.
• Facilitate a circle of support involving family, friends, and neighbors; liaise with landlords, employers and other agencies.
• Communicate client information to the direct supervisor promptly and maintain a positive, proactive attitude.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

East Bay Innovations
Transitional Care and Case Management (TCCM)
Case Manager I - Bilingual Spanish Speaker (Full-Time)

About our Organization:

Established in 1994, East Bay Innovations (EBI) is a nonprofit human services organization that supports people with developmental disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, autism, and cerebral palsy. Our person centered services support people to live in their own homes, make choices about how they live, work in jobs of their choosing, and enjoy being part of their communities. We seek to further the human rights and empowerment of people with disabilities, and hire people who care about social justice and want to make a difference in the lives of others.

EBI has been named a winner of San Francisco’s Top Workplaces Award for 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026!

Case Manager I (TCCM)
Our Transitional Care and Case Management (TCCM) department is seeking a Case Manager I to provide coordination and support to clients/family in their transition from nursing facilities/long term residential facilities with the goal of coming back into their community. A Case Manager will support their client with securing affordable housing, navigating through Government benefits and helping locate adequate services like In Home Support Services (IHSS) or even nursing support. While our agency supports individuals with developmental disabilities, the TCCM department works with individuals experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, mental health crisis, difficulty with hygiene, and challenging behaviors.

Additionally, we are seeking someone to support our Spanish speaking clients throughout Alameda County. East Bay Innovations offers Language Stipends for staff based on language fluency assessment and client, department, and agency needs.

Compensation:

• $28.02 per hour
• Additional Language Stipends for staff based on language fluency assessment and client/department/agency needs

Schedule:

• Full-time schedule, 40 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday, typically between the hours of 8:30AM-5:00PM.

Locations:

• Traveling and supporting clients throughout Alameda County.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license, a driving record that meets agency standards, auto insurance, and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications:

• Two years of experience working in the field of human services; experience working with programs such as IHSS and Medi-Cal preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree (education can be substituted with additional 2 years of experience in the field).
• Bilingual in Spanish, and must pass a language proficiency exam.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide coordination and support to enable clients to transition safely from institutional care settings to the community. Create a comprehensive service plan to ensure ongoing services in the community.
• Assist clients to access and utilize resources they will need to live in their own home, i.e. IHSS, affordable housing, community health services, Regional Center services.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records, including State and program required documentation, case notes, billing information, and client files.
• Facilitate and assist client with the development of a circle of support to build and maintain relationships with family, friends, and neighbors.
• Work effectively with significant persons in each client’s life, i.e. family members, friends, significant others. Work effectively with other EBI staff, representatives from other agencies, and members of the community.
• Communicate all information relevant to client support to direct supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain a consistent, positive attitude in order to successfully support each client.
• Schedule service times to accommodate client needs.
• Act as liaison to clients, their support systems, landlords, employers, and other agencies to maintain living options.
• Act as liaison between EBI and other State and Local agencies, i.e. Housing Authority and Social Security.
• Provide cross-coverage for colleagues as needed.
• Complete EBI Training curriculum and other required training.
• Complete EBI shadowing as set forth by supervisor.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing trainings as assigned.
• Other duties and admin support as assigned.

Benefits:

• Medical coverage for those working 30 hours a week or more, with two different providers for you to choose from.
• Dental and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time staff.
• Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care FSA, Commuter, and Parking pre-tax benefits.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free mental health counseling sessions for you and members of your household.
• 403(b) retirement plan so you can invest in your future.
• Education Assistance Fund, providing reimbursement for tuition, fees, and supplies for education and self-enrichment courses.
• Membership in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021.
• Many opportunities for training so you can feel confident in the work you do and prepare for future career opportunities.
• Paid sick leave for all employees, and paid vacation for full-time employees
• Paid holidays for all Federal holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving at the IRS rate.
• EBI offers Additional Language Stipends for staff based on language fluency assessment and client/department/agency needs.
• Staff appreciation month with a BBQ, a party, daily raffles, and more, to celebrate you and the important work that you do.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a federal program that forgives student loan debt for nonprofit employees after 120 qualifying payments. Employees who work at least 30 hours per week for a governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or other qualifying nonprofit organization may apply to have the balance of their student loans forgiven (tax free) after making 120 monthly payments.

East Bay Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.