Amityfdn
Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community, is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to serve as an ECM Pre‑Release Care Manager. This groundbreaking opportunity allows you to work with our prison and re‑entry programs, helping the community while enhancing your training and experience in the field.
About Amity Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation and dissemination of information regarding community building.
Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal
About the Position The Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Pre‑Release Care Manager is responsible for outreach and coordination, improving health outcomes, enhancing satisfaction and reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization. ECM is a comprehensive, patient‑centered approach to healthcare that aims to improve outcomes for high‑need populations. This involves coordination of medical, behavioral and social services to address the full range of patient needs, focusing on those with complex and chronic conditions. ECM programs are designed to optimize care delivery, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and improve the overall quality of life for clients. The intention of our services is to help people who have not been able to get the needed help in terms of housing, mental health, substance abuse treatment and linkages to community resources to help minimize recidivism. The role of the ECM Pre‑Release Care Manager is to create a supportive network of services and resources for the client to prevent reincarceration and support long‑term permanent housing goals.
What You Will Do
Conduct to identify and engage eligible candidates in ECM services, using multiple strategies and modalities for engagement.
Interview and conduct assessments of students’ needs, including medical, behavioral and social factors.
Develop, implement and monitor personalized care plans for re‑entry in collaboration with students, healthcare providers and community resources.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and make adjustments as needed to student goals.
Operate as part of the student’s multi‑disciplinary care team.
Coordinate care across multiple providers and services, ensuring seamless integration of medical and social care.
Act as a student advocate, ensuring the student’s needs and preferences are central to care decisions.
Document services in the agency’s Electronic Health Record within 48 hours of each service and in compliance with agency policy, contractual, state and federal regulations.
Coordinate and link the client to needed mental health, substance abuse and housing resources.
Maintain concise and comprehensive case records for all participants seeking services.
Provide accurate daily and monthly documentation and case notes as per funding source guidelines.
Attend workshops, meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the community and within the organization.
Knowledge of contract parameters, objectives, milestones and other deliverables.
Knowledge of contracting process and associated local, state, federal and other regulations.
Ability to integrate budgetary and service utilization data, forecast expenditures and ensure both effective provider utilization and budget compliance.
Ability to multi‑task, identify problems, provide recommendations to management teams and implement applicable systems.
Ability to work constructively with diverse people and with parties that may have divergent perspectives and interests.
Ability to clearly express concepts and direction, both orally and in writing, and to prepare complex reports, policies and procedures.
Understand and appropriately apply Amity policies and procedures and adhere to agency‑wide practices and regulations.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficient with software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Email, Internet, etc.).
Certifications or Licenses
Required: NONE.
Preferred: Community Health Worker certification through California’s HCAI Department.
Driver’s License
Education and Experience
Required: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health or related field; or Associate’s degree.
Minimum of two years’ experience in a client‑related field, providing case management and community outreach.
OR
Equivalent of a high school diploma and three cumulative (3) years of experience in providing outreach, substance abuse counseling, re‑entry services and case management within a culturally diverse population.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with students, families, team members and community partners.
Understand various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds within a multicultural environment.
Knowledge on administering assessments, substance abuse counseling, re‑entry services and case management within a culturally diverse population, preferably with both men and women.
Travel Requirements
This position requires local travel and the ability to navigate public transportation with students.
Required to use company vehicle as well as personal vehicle to visit county jails and transport clients to and from appointments and other locations as needed.
Required to have car insurance, vehicle and valid driver’s license.
Language Preference
Preferred: Bilingual, fluent Spanish/English oral and written skills are highly desirable.
What We Bring
Medical, Dental, Vision.
Paid vacation, sick time & holidays.
401K, HSA & Life insurance programs.
Organization committed to community action.
Community‑oriented workplace.
$28.85 - $28.85 semi monthly
#J-18808-Ljbffr
About Amity Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation and dissemination of information regarding community building.
Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal
About the Position The Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Pre‑Release Care Manager is responsible for outreach and coordination, improving health outcomes, enhancing satisfaction and reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization. ECM is a comprehensive, patient‑centered approach to healthcare that aims to improve outcomes for high‑need populations. This involves coordination of medical, behavioral and social services to address the full range of patient needs, focusing on those with complex and chronic conditions. ECM programs are designed to optimize care delivery, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and improve the overall quality of life for clients. The intention of our services is to help people who have not been able to get the needed help in terms of housing, mental health, substance abuse treatment and linkages to community resources to help minimize recidivism. The role of the ECM Pre‑Release Care Manager is to create a supportive network of services and resources for the client to prevent reincarceration and support long‑term permanent housing goals.
What You Will Do
Conduct to identify and engage eligible candidates in ECM services, using multiple strategies and modalities for engagement.
Interview and conduct assessments of students’ needs, including medical, behavioral and social factors.
Develop, implement and monitor personalized care plans for re‑entry in collaboration with students, healthcare providers and community resources.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and make adjustments as needed to student goals.
Operate as part of the student’s multi‑disciplinary care team.
Coordinate care across multiple providers and services, ensuring seamless integration of medical and social care.
Act as a student advocate, ensuring the student’s needs and preferences are central to care decisions.
Document services in the agency’s Electronic Health Record within 48 hours of each service and in compliance with agency policy, contractual, state and federal regulations.
Coordinate and link the client to needed mental health, substance abuse and housing resources.
Maintain concise and comprehensive case records for all participants seeking services.
Provide accurate daily and monthly documentation and case notes as per funding source guidelines.
Attend workshops, meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the community and within the organization.
Knowledge of contract parameters, objectives, milestones and other deliverables.
Knowledge of contracting process and associated local, state, federal and other regulations.
Ability to integrate budgetary and service utilization data, forecast expenditures and ensure both effective provider utilization and budget compliance.
Ability to multi‑task, identify problems, provide recommendations to management teams and implement applicable systems.
Ability to work constructively with diverse people and with parties that may have divergent perspectives and interests.
Ability to clearly express concepts and direction, both orally and in writing, and to prepare complex reports, policies and procedures.
Understand and appropriately apply Amity policies and procedures and adhere to agency‑wide practices and regulations.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficient with software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Email, Internet, etc.).
Certifications or Licenses
Required: NONE.
Preferred: Community Health Worker certification through California’s HCAI Department.
Driver’s License
Education and Experience
Required: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health or related field; or Associate’s degree.
Minimum of two years’ experience in a client‑related field, providing case management and community outreach.
OR
Equivalent of a high school diploma and three cumulative (3) years of experience in providing outreach, substance abuse counseling, re‑entry services and case management within a culturally diverse population.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with students, families, team members and community partners.
Understand various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds within a multicultural environment.
Knowledge on administering assessments, substance abuse counseling, re‑entry services and case management within a culturally diverse population, preferably with both men and women.
Travel Requirements
This position requires local travel and the ability to navigate public transportation with students.
Required to use company vehicle as well as personal vehicle to visit county jails and transport clients to and from appointments and other locations as needed.
Required to have car insurance, vehicle and valid driver’s license.
Language Preference
Preferred: Bilingual, fluent Spanish/English oral and written skills are highly desirable.
What We Bring
Medical, Dental, Vision.
Paid vacation, sick time & holidays.
401K, HSA & Life insurance programs.
Organization committed to community action.
Community‑oriented workplace.
$28.85 - $28.85 semi monthly
#J-18808-Ljbffr