Advocate Level 2

Care Advocate II

Enhanced Care Management (ECM) & Community Supports (CS)

Location: Monterey County, California

Website: www.epicofcalifornia.org
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Care Management
Reports To: Care Management Supervisor

Clinical Supervision provided for: ASW, AMFT, APCC 

Join EPIC

At EPIC (Enhanced Pathways for Integrated Care), we believe in walking alongside every journey. Our team partners with individuals and families experiencing complex health and social challenges by providing compassionate care coordination, advocacy, and connection to life-changing resources.

We're looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about serving their community, building meaningful relationships, and helping individuals achieve greater stability, health, and independence.

If you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference every day, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

The Care Advocate II provides Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports (CS) services to Medi-Cal members with complex medical, behavioral health, housing, and social needs.

This experienced-level position manages an independent caseload while coordinating care across healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, housing agencies, and community organizations. Care Advocate II staff serve as trusted advocates for members while helping them navigate systems of care and overcome barriers related to the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).

In addition to direct member services, Care Advocate II staff support quality improvement initiatives, community outreach, and mentorship of newer advocates as part of EPIC's collaborative care team.

What You'll Do

As a Care Advocate II, you will:

• Manage a full caseload of members with complex health and social service needs.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate services with healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, housing partners, and community organizations.
• Deliver Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports, including Housing Transition Navigation and Housing Tenancy & Sustaining Services.
• Connect members with healthcare, housing, transportation, food resources, benefits, and other community supports.
• Advocate for members while promoting self-advocacy, independence, and long-term stability.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation using agency systems.
• Meet productivity, quality, and documentation standards established by EPIC and CalAIM.
• Support outreach events, enrollment activities, and other organizational initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and peer support to newer advocates and contribute to a positive team culture.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates are:

• Compassionate and member-centered.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communicators with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Adaptable, dependable, and solution-focused.
• Committed to serving diverse and vulnerable populations with professionalism, empathy, and cultural humility.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of experience in case management, care coordination, social services, healthcare, behavioral health, housing services, or a related field.
• Experience working with vulnerable or underserved populations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance for field-based responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Public Health, or a related field.
• Experience with Medi-Cal, CalAIM, Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Community Supports, healthcare, housing, or nonprofit programs.
• Knowledge of Monterey County community resources and social service systems.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based with regular fieldwork throughout Monterey County. Care Advocate II staff routinely meet members in homes, healthcare settings, community organizations, shelters, and other community locations.

Travel throughout the county is required as part of providing person-centered services.

Why EPIC?

EPIC is building an innovative model of community-based care that brings together healthcare, housing, behavioral health, and social services to improve lives across Monterey County.

Our employees enjoy:

• Meaningful work that creates lasting community impact.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teams.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing training in CalAIM, care coordination, and community resources.
• Opportunities to mentor others and grow into leadership roles.
• A mission-driven culture focused on compassion, innovation, and service.

EPIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.