What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Service Coordinator/Case Manager III - Bilingual Preferred position at Turning Point of Central California Inc?
Turning Point of Central California, Inc. was founded in 1970. For over 50 years now, we have been transforming lives across the state of California. From Mental Health to Community Corrections, Children’s Services, Housing Programs, Recovery Services, Substance Abuse Disorders & more; we serve people in need. Our desire is to see individuals reach their full potential, and create lasting change that will stand the test of time.
JOB SUMMARY
The Personal Service Coordinator/Case Manager III reports to the Assistant Program Director. The Personal Service Coordinator/Case Manager III will assist clients at the office setting as well as in the community to accomplish daily living tasks to enable them to continue to live in the community as well as support the client in increasing independence in carrying out daily living tasks.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under the supervision of the Assistant Program Director, the Personal Service Coordinator/Case Manager III, will assist in the accomplishment of the case management plan with clients by screening, evaluating, identifying, and implementing specific case management activities as identified in the Individual Service and Support Plan (ISSP) to support clients in achieving their goals.
- Maintain appropriate case recording documentation as per the Rehab option Medi-Cal guidelines, case recording, and other contract guidelines.
- Attend weekly supervision meetings with the Assistant Program Director.
- Provide direct services, including case management, to clients. Such services may include group/ individual rehab, and or other forms of direct service as outlined in the Individual
- Maintain and submit all documentation and billing as it relates to client services in a timely fashion.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate services for Severely Mental Ill (SMI) clients.
- Screen and evaluate potential clients for the identification of case management, rehabilitation, residential, and other services and activities.
- Maintain good working relationships with clients, coworkers, governmental representatives and any others with whom the agency is transacting business and relate to them in a professional manner.
- Communicate closely, in a systematic fashion, with agencies and significant others involved in the rehabilitation of clients.
- Provide the Assistant Program Director with timely reports on any unusual occurrences that might impact the overall program operation or the health and safety of clients or employees.
- Complete the minimum training hours annually per Turning Point training requirements.
- Think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
- Will drive on company business and transport consumers as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited or regionally approved college or university in the area of social work, psychology, vocational rehabilitation, criminal justice, or a related field.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the management of rehabilitation for difficult to serve families with barriers to successful independent community life.
- Knowledge of best practices regarding the treatment of clients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and Dual-Diagnosis individuals.
- Communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Work effectively with diverse ethnic, cultural, religious, socioeconomic, and professional groups of people.
- The ability to be trained and certified in CPR and first aid.
- Ability to operate within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Office 365, Teams, Zoom and other communication/meeting platforms.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws. Agency insurer authorization is required.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and TB test.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR BILINGUAL SKILL
- Communicate effectively in written and spoken Spanish.
- Required ability to communicate effectively with monolingual Spanish speaking clients and families for all clinical purposes.
- Assist with phone calls for Spanish speaking clients.
- Required to provide language translations for case managers and Physicians on a periodic basis.
- Minimal adequate competency in the Spanish language as evidenced by successful passage of the TPOCC Spanish Competency Test.
- Other translation tasks as required.
COMPANY BENEFITS:
- Pay Range:
- Monolingual: Class 125 ($21.75 – $26.46/hour)
- Bilingual: Class 130 ($21.13 - $27.81/hour)
- Company paid benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, Pension Fund and many other voluntary benefits
- Qualified non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Regular work schedule (Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm)
We are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40 ), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Turning Point of Central California, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
Salary : $21 - $28
