Description :If you're driven by compassion and committed to making a meaningful difference, we invite you to join our team as a Bilingual Lead Care Manager!As a Bilingual Lead Care Manager, you'll be a trusted guide and advocate, serving as the central support for youth and families seeking care coordination and community connections. This vital role involves close collaboration with an extended ECM team across counties, partnering with managed care plans, and building strong relationships to ensure youth and families receive the services they need to thrive.ABOUT ECMEnhanced Care Management (ECM) is a Medi-Cal managed care benefit that addresses clinical and non-clinical needs of high-need youth and families through the coordination of services and comprehensive care management.ABOUT SENECASeneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.Responsibilities

Engage in outreach activities to enroll new clients in ECM, while building rapport with enrolled members.
Complete a comprehensive assessment and develop a care plan for each enrolled member.
Organize care activities and maintain regular contact with outside providers to ensure coordination, including county substance use disorder and specialty mental health providers as appropriate.
Manage referrals, coordination, and follow-up to needed services and supports.
Provide education and identify support needs for youth and their family or other caregivers.
Provide services in person and/or via telehealth to meet each enrolled members’ care plan needs.
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training. This may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities may be required.
Engage in community outreach and identify supports and resources in the community, including building relationships with community providers.

QualificationsREQUIRED

Education/experience requirements:

Bachelor's degree OR
Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable work experience OR
High school diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable work experience
Applicable experience includes paid or unpaid work with youth, families, or in the social services field.
Bilingual in Spanish/English required
At least 21 years of age.
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.
Own vehicle and current automobile insurance.

PREFERRED

Prior case management and community based experience preferred.
Lived or family experience in navigating medical and mental health, probation, child welfare, and/or education systems and resources preferred.

SKILL OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

Commitment to advancing racial equity.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.

Schedule

Full-time

Monday - Friday: 9am-5:30pm.
Flexibility required.
Travel included- up to 90 miles.
Hybrid

Sometimes remote, sometimes in person

Benefits

Starting at $24.04- $26.54 per hour.

Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
Salary increases each year.
Seneca is a

certified employer. * 5 weeks of flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays.

Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:

75% paid medical premium
Full dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
Family leave, long-term disability, and life insurance
50% paid premiums for dependants
New fertility benefits!
403b retirement plan
Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.

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