Case Manager and Engagement Specialist for Foster Youth

United States·Oaklandmid

Case ManagerHealthcare Clinical

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Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with systems involved youth (required). Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field (preferred).

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Case ManagerHealthcare Clinical

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.

What We Offer

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✓$31.25 per hour ($34.37 per hour for qualified bilingual Spanish candidates)

Delivers individualized clinical case management, rehabilitation, and flexible care via community outreach and telehealth.
Supports youth experiencing runaway behavior or placement disruptions, advocating for safe transitions into foster, relative, or group homes.
Provides targeted early interventions to stabilize crises (STAT), address placement challenges, and maintain ongoing relational care (Project AWOL).
Empowers youth to engage in care planning while connecting them to mental health services, mentorship, and vital community resources.
Bridges service gaps for youth missing from care to address their physical, emotional, and safety needs.
Assists youth with navigating Medi-Cal coverage to ensure continuous, uninterrupted healthcare and therapeutic support.
Offers trauma psycho-education and advocacy to help youth process their experiences and build self-advocacy skills.
Guides youth through delicate placement transitions with emotional and practical support.
Maintains timely Medi-Cal/ACBHCS/DCFS compliance, meets service hour requirements, and completes ongoing professional training.

Requirements

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Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with systems involved youth (required).
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field (preferred).
Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
Experience providing case management and rehabilitation services.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse adolescents with complex trauma, dual diagnosis, high mental health needs, or experience as sexually exploited minors.
Knowledge of Alameda and SF County community resources for TAY youth.
Experience delivering services in diverse community settings (homes, schools, neighborhoods, partner agencies).
Ability to travel by car to meet with clients, generally within a 90 mile radius of WCC's Oakland office. Alternative forms of transportation may be accommodated based on the needs of the program and clients. Employees must have a clean CA DMV record. When driving for WCC, current vehicle insurance is required.

Case Management Skill - Comprehensive assessment, crisis intervention, high-quality documentation, and ethical, legal practice while utilizing supervision effectively.
Cultural Humility - Knowledge of issues of race, class and ethnicity.
Efficiency and Time Management - Organized and able to prioritize tasks, manage complex caseloads, and meet deadlines efficiently.
Collaboration and Team Functioning - Ability to work both independently and seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive client care.
Medi-Cal Billing & Compliance - Proficient in, or ability to learn Medi-Cal reimbursement procedures, documentation standards, and billing practices.