Westcoast Children's Clinic Oakland , CA 94604
Posted 2 weeks ago
WestCoast Children's Clinic, located in Oakland, California, is a non-profit community psychology clinic that provides mental health services to Bay Area children, youth and families. Working at WestCoast Children's Clinic means being part of an organization that is client-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, and committed to justice and equity.
The Outpatient (OCS) Case Manager works within dynamic teams of youth, caregivers, mental health providers, intensive care coordinators, social workers, teachers and other supportive figures in a youth's life. Services may include intensive skill building, advocacy, linking to and coordinating with tutoring & vocational programs, mentoring, shelter/ housing, medical and mental health services, legal aid, education, access to benefits or other needs families may have. An OCS Case Manager provides a diversity of care through conducting the following combination of services:
Individual Rehabilitation or Intensive Home Based Services (IHBS) - Focuses on skill building to improve life functioning; examples include: guidance on applying to jobs/schools, building self care and hygiene skills, strengthening social, coping and other behavioral skills.
Enhanced Care Management (ECM)
An ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility, initiative, creativity, inclusivity and knowledge of the unique challenges youth and young adults face in foster care. Writing progress notes for each meeting and completing other clinical documentation in a timely manner are an essential part of this position - a writing sample exercise will be conducted during an interview to identify your baseline for progress note writing.
About the Program: Outpatient Services
Our Outpatient Mental Health Services are uniquely suited to meet the needs of vulnerable and high-risk children, adolescents and families - particularly those involved in the Alameda County foster care system. We see clients at our Fruitvale clinic, via tele-health as well as in community settings, meeting families at their greatest point of need, equipping them with the tools and linkages to help overcome what often are multiple traumatic events. The impact of our work is evident in the lives we help to change on a daily basis.
Responsibilities & Competencies:
Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish and English (spoken & written) required.
2 years of experience working with youth and families and/or providing case management, rehabilitation services or intensive home based services required.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work or related field preferred.
Knowledge of Alameda County resources for children and families preferred.
Passionate about working with foster youth, families & young adults who have complex traumatic histories.
Highly motivated to work from a team based approach.
Values humility, compassion, self-care, and ongoing personal growth.
Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed.
Ability to travel by car to meet with clients, generally within a 90 mile radius of the WCC office. Clean CA DMV record, current car insurance and a vehicle; travel is required.
Position details and compensation:
This is a full time, non-exempt (hourly) position reporting to the Director of Care Coordination. Starting rate is 34.38 per hour ($71,500 per year), inclusive of 10% Spanish differential. Includes performance-based compensation plan, competitive benefits package, and 403(b) plan.
Why work here?
We also offer:
100% Employer-paid medical and a variety of different plans (base plan, Kaiser HMO), dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees. 50% paid coverage for dependent medical and dental.
Quarterly and annual incentive compensation plans, generous retirement plan contribution
Bilingual pay differential for qualified candidates (10% of yearly salary)
403b retirement plan with ROTH and 403b contribution options
Flex-spending options
Join us and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in the Bay Area.
WCC is passionate about leading and encouraging open conversations around race, gender, power, and privilege and how these impact community mental health. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diminishing the influence of privilege and discrimination in our field and our workplace, whether due to differences concerning age, citizenship, color, disability, marital or parental status, race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
Westcoast Children's Clinic