HUMAN OPTIONS INC·Irvine, California
The Case Manager provides high-quality case management, including needs assessments and the development of individualized care plans for clients. They coordinate medical and behavioral health services and utilize therapeutic interventions to promote healthy behaviors.
Conduct outreach, enrollment, case management, and documentation in alignment with contract goals and expectations. Assess the financial, social, and emotional needs of the client. Develop individualized care plans to achieve goals designed to prevent decline and improve quality of life by utilizing trauma informed care. Engage with clients in person, in a field-based setting, and on the phone, utilizing evidence-based approaches that promote collaboration between the client and their health, well-being, and safety. Assists with the coordination of medical and behavioral health access issues. Utilize brief behavioral health therapeutic interventions, as necessary, to improve the client’s ability to manage their own mental health concerns and symptoms. Assist individuals with the completion of registration paperwork, as needed. Present cases in weekly Case Management Team (CMT) meetings or Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), as needed. Facilitate psychoeducational groups, as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required in social work, psychology, counseling, sociology, behavioral science, related field, or commensurate work experience. Three years of experience providing direct services to the target population. Two years of experience in case management with at risk children and families. One year's knowledge of the child welfare system preferred. Familiarity with electronic medical records. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Valid CA Class C license and auto insurance or ability to travel to meetings, trainings, and home visits. Excellent knowledge of community resources and familiarity to utilize resource linkages in Orange County. Knowledge and understanding of issues and challenges of family violence in the community. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel and working knowledge of computer database program entry and report generation. Complete the 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate certification training post-hire. Prospective employees must pass a background screening to the satisfaction of the agency prior to placement. Since background screenings take time to complete, applicants are encouraged to apply early. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We strongly encourage survivors of domestic violence to apply. We strongly encourage applicants of diverse race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law to apply. All employment is decided based on qualifications, experience, merit, and business needs.
A Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field is required, along with three years of direct service experience. Candidates must have a valid CA driver's license and the ability to complete a Domestic Violence Advocate certification.
Market context
In California, case manager roles for older adults are often tied to aging services, county programs, and community-based care coordination. Competitive candidates usually bring experience with older adults, familiarity with Alameda County resources, and APS collaboration skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then prepare one example showing how you coordinated services across agencies.