Pair Team is hiring a
Bilingual Case Manager

Summary

Join Pair Team in improving the wellbeing of underserved communities by connecting them to high-quality care. As a Lead Care Manager, you will play a critical role in our whole-person, interdisciplinary care model, responsible for directly outreaching and engaging with individuals living with Serious Mental Illness/Substance Use Disorder, experiencing homelessness, and/or those who have high medical needs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of general work experience (Case Management preferred)
• You are physically located in/near Santa Cruz, California
• 1+ year(s) of case management experience
• Bilingual – English/Spanish
• Strong understanding of cultural fluency
• High degree of empathy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• An eye for optimization
• Organizational skills
• Ability to remain patient when faced with adversity
• Strong technical skills and comfort with technology innovation, past experience with CRM databases, basic Excel, Word, email, and video conferencing
• A valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing caseload of individuals through the utilization of evidence based approaches to promote engagement and achievement of health goals
• Use relationship-based strategies to support members with social support navigation, understanding that many may have lived personal experiences causing them to be initially hesitant or distrusting of the health care system
• Conducts periodic telephonic and SMS outreach to ensure timely follow-up to members
• Work with member to identify health/wellness goals and incorporate goals into Health Action Plan/Shared Care Plan
• Supports nurse care manager, behavioral health care manager, nurse practitioner and Community Engagement Specialist with delegated tasks
• Collaborates on care issues with Enhanced Care Management team by participating in systematic case reviews and consulting with nurse care manager, behavioral health care manager, and nurse practitioner before taking clinical actions
• Consistently meet monthly encounter metrics to ensure compliance with health plan regulations
• Identify and break down barriers ensuring individuals’ continuation with the program
• Assists individuals in securing connection to community supports by scheduling appointments, managing referrals, and ensuring timely follow-ups
• Coordinate physical care management appointments through collaboration with external and internal providers
• Utilize external and internal online platforms to collaborate with team members and carry out daily tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional or personal lived experience working closely with individuals experiencing complex chronic needs, homelessness, or Severe Mental Illness/Substance Use Disorder
• 2+ years of case management experience
• Experience with motivational interviewing
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Zest for problem solving, seeking answers, and thinking outside the box
• Detail-oriented and organized self-starter who is a rockstar multitasker

Benefits

• Salary: $22-$25/hour
• Comprehensive health, vision & dental insurance
• 401k
• Equity compensation package
• Monthly $100 work from home expense stipend for your WFH days
• Gas reimbursements for your on-site engagement days
• Flexible vacation policy -- take the time you need to recharge!
• We provide all of the equipment needed for the role
• Opportunity for rapid career progression with plenty of room for personal growth!