Behavioral Health Case Manager I
Behavioral Health Case Manager I
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$ 49920 - 60673
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- The Yolo County Public Defenders office is recruiting to fill one (1) regular fulltime position in the class of Behavioral Health Case Manager I.THE POSITION
The mission of the Yolo County Public Defenders office is to provide quality legal representation through zealous advocacy that protects the liberty and constitutional rights of our clients and ensures a fair system of justice. We believe in treating every client with compassion and respect striving to be clientcentered in our work. We advise clients holistically and assist them with necessary supports and services to address both their legal and social support acknowledge that racism racial disparities and bias pervade the criminal legal system and have profound and reaching effect on our clients. We are devoted to dismantling and ending systemic racism and bias in our local criminal legal system and achieving better outcomes for clients by pursuing each case with commitment professionalism and teamwork.
We strive to employ a diverse workforce to improve connection to clients and to value all perspectives. The office values the insights of those it seeks to serve and welcomes them as ideal candidate is a diligent and ambitious individual bilingualinSpanishwith lived experience including someone who is formerly incarcerated.
This position will be responsible for providing personalized assistance and guidance to public defender clients as they navigate legal behavioral health and other systems. This position will also collaborate with stakeholders and community organizations to assist clients to apply for and complete diversion or harm reduction agreements and to break behavioral cycles that could easily lead to future arrests for increasingly serious offenses.
If you see yourself as someone who will contribute to the mission of the Public Defenders Office while ensuring the work environment reflects the offices core values of commitment teamwork professionalism and clientcentered representationwe encourage you to apply!
To view the full job description for the Behavioral Health Case Manager I please click here.
HOW TO APPLYInterested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and responses to supplemental questions by the closing date. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below. Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from high school or possession of a valid G.E.D. certificate; ANDExperience: One (1) year of fulltime paid or volunteer work experience in a behavioral health treatment setting requiring extensive public contact.License:Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California drivers license Class C or higher to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.Application & Selection Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to an employment application applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps and all listed dates may change with or without notice..- Screening for Minimum Qualifications
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer pending: PreEmployment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
- Confirmed Job Offer
- Estimated Start Date: July/August 2025
Screening for Best Qualified: The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire the applicants education training and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about the position or about employment with the County please contact Human Resources by email at or by phone at (530).EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of sex sexual orientation race color ancestry religious creed national origin physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS) mental disability medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information) age (40 or over) marital status pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor rehabilitation counselor or other qualified professional will be required.Yolo County a place where YOU belong!
The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are celebrated for the diversity you bring and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.
Come join us! This is where YOU belong.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
