Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a ECM Advocate. This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs helping the community and will also enhance your training and experience in the field. About Amity:
Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building. Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal About the Position:
The Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Advocate is responsible for the and coordination, improving health outcomes, enhancing satisfaction, and reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization. ECM is a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to healthcare that aims to improve outcomes for high-need populations. This involves the coordination of medical, behavioral, and social services to address the full range of patient needs, focusing on those with complex and chronic conditions. ECM programs are designed to optimize care delivery, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and improve the overall quality of life for . The intention of our services is to help people who have not been able to get the needed help in terms of Housing, Mental Health, Substance Abuse treatment, and linkages to community resources to help minimize recidivism. The role of the ECM Advocate is to help create a supportive network of services and resources for the client to prevent reincarceration and support long term permanent housing goals. This position specifically serves students across Orange County, including both in-custody services within county jail settings andpost-release services in the community. The ECM Advocate must be comfortable working in secure correctional environments and in the field, ensuring continuity of care from incarceration through successful community reintegration. This role requires strict adherence to county jail access protocols, safety procedures, and visiting regulations, while also maintaining flexibility to meet students in community-based settings throughout the county.