There is one role available and can be filled in our Merced, Scotts Valley or Salinas office. 

ABOUT THIS TEMP POSITION

This is a temporary position and the length of assignment is estimated to go from October 2022 through December 2022. The length of the assignment is always dependent on business need and dates may change. While the assignment would be at the Alliance, if selected, you would be an employee of a temporary employment agency that we would connect you with.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

You will develop and manage an individualized intervention plan for members referred into the Case Management program with the goal of promoting optimal, achievable outcomes in the most cost effective and appropriate manner. You will work in conjunction with the interdisciplinary Case Management team to facilitate quality outcomes across the continuum by educating members, providers, external agencies, and internal departments and provide assistance in navigating the managed care system. You will participate in Quality Improvement efforts, to continually evaluate the Case Management Program’s effectiveness and its quality driven, cost effective achievable goals and outcomes for Alliance members.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Knowledge of:
  • The principles and practices of case management including assessment, care/treatment planning, discharge planning and documentation
  • The availability and means of utilizing community resources for special services
  • Medi-Cal and related policies and regulations
  • Reporting methods for cases of abuse or neglect
  • The principles and practices of health care, medical administration and health care systems, including managed care
• Ability to:
  • Use pro-active customer service skills in handling complex and demanding situations 
  • Advocate on behalf of the individual to assure quality of care and attainment of appropriate goals
  • Create, document, and implement preventions plans
  • Exercise strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Education and Experience:
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work 
  • Three years of Social Service experience in an acute care setting, community agency or managed care environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying

To read the full position description, and list of requirements click here. 

OTHER DETAILS

• While this position is connected to one of our Alliance offices, we are in a hybrid remote/in-office work environment and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely.
• Our Alliance office locations have officially re-opened as of May 2, 2022 and while some employees may work in full-time telecommute schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• Based on the nature of work, this position may require onsite presence, which is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process
• This is a temporary position, and does not provide the benefits that are listed below (it is standard language from our regular job posts and cannot be altered or removed)

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: This position requires staff to be fully vaccinated and boosted upon their start date as a condition of employment. Proof of vaccination must be submitted at time of hire. Fully vaccinated and boosted is defined as receipt of the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer & Moderna vaccines) OR receipt of a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson); AND receipt of the booster (if eligible); AND a 2-week period having passed since the administration of the last vaccine dose.