Case Manager - Limited Term (End Date June 30, 2027)

Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

The County of Colusa Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Case Manager - Limited Term (End Date June 30, 2027) to join our amazing team and make a meaningful impact on the community we serve.

Have you always had a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy being actively involved in helping families achieve positive outcomes that make their lives better? Then Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services is the place for you! We are the largest Department in the County, with over 80 staff. Our agency works with Colusa County residents in administering social services programs including Cal Works, Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal, In-home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult and Children’s Services, Public Health and Housing. We have a strong leadership team who provide ongoing support for daily operations and assist our employees in reaching their full potential. For more details about the position, please click on the job description HERE

What's this Job All About?
Case Managers provide one on one support to assess housing needs, connect individuals to community resources, and assist in securing permanent housing. This role focuses on serving people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, with an emphasis on the behavioral health population, including those with substance use challenges, using a Housing First approach. Responsibilities include meeting clients in the office, in the field, and in jail settings prior to release; developing service plans; tracking client outcomes and housing services in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), a secure HUD-required database used for statewide reporting; maintaining accurate records in the Coordinated Entry System (CES), the countywide prioritization and vulnerability tracking system for individuals accessing homeless services; and collaborating with community partners. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple cases and a dynamic schedule.

How do we make a difference?
Department of Health & Human Services employees are dedicated to serving Colusa County residents by offering services that improve their health, promote their well-being, and help them become productive and independent contributors to our community. At the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), we work a 37.5-hour full-time work week, with the option of a flex schedule and potential upcoming opportunities to work remotely 1-2 days per week (depending on position) following the training period. This allows our staff to maintain a work-life balance that best fits their needs. Our staff enjoy coming to work, where every day is different, and they have the opportunity to positively impact members of our community by providing excellent customer service and access to available services.

Culture is at Our Core
Working for Colusa County offers a unique work lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with the tranquility of working in a rural and beautiful environment. Our county agencies take pride in our ability to work as a team. We have a collaborative and positive work environment where everyone has something to contribute, and everyone matters!
What are the benefits?

• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
• A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
• A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
• Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
• A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) - As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
• Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick.
• Vacation Parity - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, the military, and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity, please see our benefit summary.

COME WORK FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU!

Supervision & Examples of Duties

Receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor.

Qualifications

Experience and Training Guidelines -any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Four years’ experience working with the client population in either mental health or social services.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in mental health or social services.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.

Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary

Closing Date/Time: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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