What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic?
Join our team as a Case Manager at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.
We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
What We Offer
- $25.49-$31.95/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.
- 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees includes medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine, profit sharing, 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and more.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties
- Builds program-specific caseload by seeking out referrals from providers and/or other identified partners to meet program objectives.
- Conducts intake screenings to initially assess clients, identify their immediate needs, and determine appropriate YVFWC case management program services.
- Conducts in-depth client interviews (in-person) utilizing a systematic social services assessment to fully determine current status, barriers, and needs.
- Refers clients to appropriate agencies/services based on the determined needs.
- Assists clients with the self-referral process.
- Meets regularly with clients (often in-home) to monitor the implementation of the client service plan, provide advocacy, and resolve problems that interfere with active participation in the plan.
- Creates, updates, and maintains each client’s service plan and other documentation and files in accordance with program guidelines and funding regulatory requirements.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with other service providers/agencies. Keeps updated on what services are available in the community to assist clients.
- Participates in meetings as needed, including interdisciplinary team case reviews.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and YVFWC requirements.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a social service field such as Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, or Child Development. Associate’s Degree with two years' experience working in community social services, public health services, crisis intervention, outreach or linkage programs. High school or GED and four years' experience working in community social services, public health services, crisis intervention, outreach or linkage programs.
- Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 10 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay. The Program Director may designate some FTEs as bilingual-required. Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills. Strong customer relations skills, including the ability to manage stressful situations. Knowledge of medical terminology is required. Knowledge of cultural differences and impact on appropriate care provided to patients. Knowledge of local social and health services. Knowledge of how to access local community agencies and resources. Ability to develop effective working relationships with social service providers and partners. Ability to effectively interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional manner. Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!
Salary : $25 - $32
