Lead Care Manager

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento and among the most highly respected. SCH is an equal opportunity employer who values an inclusive work environment that celebrates and recognizes the diversity of its employees. At SCH, we appreciate that having employees of many different backgrounds strengthens our organization, and we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve.

OVERVIEW: The Lead Care Manager (LCM) supports children, youth, and families in various

community settings in collaboration with the treatment team. The LCM's role is to coordinate all aspects of Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and any Community Support (CS).

DUTIES:

Provide support services to children and families via methods consistent with the agency’s treatment philosophy and approach.

Provide direct behavioral support services to youth and their families referred by Managed

Care Plans or FCHN.

Collaborate with the Clinical Support Supervisor to develop individualized treatment plans, interventions, and action plans to support a patient’s journey to find linkages, provide case management services, or build skills.

Conduct observations and assessments of youth and families’ needs, concerns, and strengths to contribute to service planning and the development of individualized care.

Complete the necessary Medi-Cal/mental health notes, written in a billable and timely manner.

Provide a variety of interventions, including but is not limited to, coaching, mentoring, skill building, tutoring, and supportive feedback.

Actively participate with co-workers, agency representatives, and other treatment team

members as part of a collaborative team approach.

Provide emergency and crisis responses.

Monitor and ensure effective linkages with community and agency service providers.

Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times.

Assist families in finding transportation to appointments and submit written documentation of such visitations and/or activities to CPS workers.

Ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy practices.

Participate in training activities as directed.

Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with internal staff and external resources.

Adhere to the policies, systems, and standards of Sacramento Children’s Home and all applicable programs, agencies, and contracts.

Participate in supervision, staff meetings, process reviews, and other assigned

LOCATION: 7000 Franklin Blvd. Ste. 820, Sacramento, CA 95820 (Family Resource Center)

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, occasional evenings or weekends.

SALARY: $25.94 - $29.18 per hour, to start

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of 60 semester units at an accredited college, including at least 9 semester units in Child Development, Sociology, Behavioral/Social/Psychology, Social Casework, Social Welfare, Counseling and Guidance, Child Psychology, or a closely related field in Behavioral Science is required; or have lived experience in social services or mental health services is required.

A Bachelor’s degree in a Social or Behavioral Science-related field is preferred. A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience working with challenging/high-risk youth and their families/caretakers is preferred.

Driving is an essential function of this job. As such, employees in this position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment. A valid driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage is also required. Must be at least 21 years old.

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long-term disability plans, retirement plan with company match, paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development and career advancement opportunities.

TO APPLY: External candidates must complete our online employment application available at www.kidshome.org/careers.

PLEASE NOTE: Non-SCH employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background process that includes passing a drug test, including marijuana. Applicants who do not pass any part of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.