Case Manager

Join our amazing ALDEA team! If you are looking for a fulfilling career that lets you improve lives and create bright futures with people in our community, consider applying for a position with Aldea. Our staff are the foundation of all we do and creating a work environment that values and respects our staff is our priority. Why work at Aldea? Experience in a state of the art Council on Accreditation (COA) agency to ensure best practices and provide high quality services. Be part of a team of passionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals where staff input is highly valued. Enriching training opportunities including potential for leadership development program participation and promotion. What does Aldea have to offer? Additional $2,000 per year Bilingual Stipend 19 paid Holidays Vacation accrue 15 days first year A flexible work schedule that promotes the importance of work-life balance Company cell phone and laptop to promote separation of work and home life Commuter Assistance with personal mileage over 20 miles to work office from their home Excellent benefits package to meet the needs of staff and their families including medical coverage (Aldea pays your deductible!) and dental, vision, life insurance and EAP at no cost to employees! Generous retirement up to 5% employer match contributions after 6 months of service (includes free Financial Planning) Position Summary: The Case Manager provides services such as screening, support, brief intervention, collateral services, training, education and guidance to youth and families. Strength-based and trauma-informed support services are provided at various locations including in-home, at schools, and throughout the community. Case Managers are assigned to work in various Aldea programs; this particular Case Manager position will be assigned to the Social Services programs, working in Treatment Foster Care, Emergency Placement, and the Transitional Housing Program, providing services to foster youth and resource families. Although the home office is located in Fairfield, applicants from surrounding counties are encouraged to apply (Contra Costa, Sacramento, Yolo) as field work may be assigned closer to residence, which may reduce the number of days required to be on-site at the Fairfield office. Essential Duties for Case Managers in Treatment Foster Care (TFC) Program: 1. Provide behavioral management interventions to youth with trauma who are placed in foster care/adoption placements. 2. Provide in-home, in-community independent living skills training to youth and Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs). 3. Provide case management assistance, including but not limited to scheduling medical/dental appointments, creating school and work schedules, etc. 4. Document and communicate needs to the assigned Social Worker and participate in treatment meetings (e.g. CFTs, IEPs, TDMs) and discharge planning decisions. 5. Provide youth/NMDs transportation to school, appointments, supervised visits, or court as needed. 6. Supervise visits between foster youth/NMDs and birth family members and complete accompanying documentation. 7. Provide crisis intervention services to youth/NMDs and family members as needed. 8. Coordinate services and supports in conjunction with county and/or NMDs and Resource Parents and birth family members, including but not limited to coordination of therapeutic services, educational needs, family contacts, and other related activities. 9. Maintain a flexible schedule to assist with emergency and/or urgent situations. Though very rare, overnight/weekend assistance with clients may be required (needs are generally met on a voluntary sign up basis). Qualifications: 1. BA/BS degree in Behavioral Health or Social Science (or related discipline) and 6 months’ work experience OR Associate Degree in Social Science discipline and 1 year experience working with youth; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Knowledge of child welfare, behavioral health, education, and/or criminal justice systems preferred. Experience working with youth strongly preferred. 3. Possession of a valid California Driver License and current auto insurance. 4. Ability to pass/complete employment clearances through FBI & DOJ, TB test, etc. 5. Strong oral and written English language skills essential. Spanish bilingual skills preferred. Pay: From $27.54 per hour Benefits: 403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person