Telecare Corporation
Location
Escondido, California
Salary
$21 - $26 / HOUR
The Case Manager Employment Specialist serves as the primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders, assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community. This role involves providing direct services under supervision to help clients achieve recovery goals.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED with three years of direct mental health services, or an Associate's degree with two years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Social Services. A minimum of one year of direct service experience as an Employment Specialist and a valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance are also mandatory.
"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare
Under direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community.
Expected starting wage range is $21.49 - $26.25. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
CARE Court Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a Telecare partnership with San Diego County Behavioral Health in response to California’s Community, Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act. CARE Court ACT delivers time-limited, community-based, holistic support to people who meet CARE criteria and agree to participate in these services. Our person-centered approach to care meets people wherever they are in their recovery — addressing the complex needs of the individual and connecting them to resources to thrive in their community. Who We Serve: All criteria must be met to be eligible for admittance: 1) Aged 18 years and older, 2) Diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder or another psychotic disorder in the same class, 3) Individuals must be experiencing symptoms that are persistent, interfere with daily life, and may lead to a loss of independence, 4) Individuals can not receive voluntary treatment elsewhere, 5) One of the following must be applicable: Individual is at risk of safely interacting with the community without supervision, and their condition is deteriorating, Individuals who need services to prevent relapse or deterioration that would result in disability or serious injury to themselves or others, Individuals who will likely benefit from ACT treatment plan.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability: *May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
Case Manager, Case Management, Employment Specialist, Jobs Coordinator
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
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