Case Manager - Diversion Program
Company: Elevate Services
Location: West Bend
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Summary:
The case manager is responsible for providing intensive case
management to clients with a primary Substance Use Disorder engaged
in court diversion programming, including meeting the goals of
reducing recidivism rates and reducing prison and jail populations
by diverting non-violent offenders to community-based
interventions. This position works primarily with the Washington
County Drug Treatment Court.
Location: 1626 Clarence Ct West Bend, WI 53090 Work Week: Monday
through Friday, 40 hours Pay Rate $19- $26 per hour Benefits:
- Work/Life Balance
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
for positions of 30 hours or more per week.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Dependent
Care.
- Simple Ira with matching contribution
- Tuition reimbursement Essential Functions
- Coordinate with the Washington County District Attorney's
Office and clients' defense attorneys to ensure referrals are
assessed and communication regarding their eligibility for, and
engagement in the program, occurs in a timely manner.
- Responsible for providing case management services to all
clients actively engaged diversion programs in a variety of areas
including SUD treatment, mental health, education, employment,
housing, and other identified areas of need. -
- Work with clients and other professionals involved in clients'
treatment to develop case diversion plans, establish goals, and
reinforce client progress through their participation in the
program. -
- Support clients to reinforce skills learned in treatment such
as craving management skills, refusal skills, identifying potential
relapse risks, etc., and regularly assess the client's ability to
utilize these skills in real world situations in order to promote
sobriety.
- Collection of urine drug screens and preliminary breath tests
for all clients, correctly document results, and utilize results to
provide feedback to clients and other professionals involved in the
clients' treatment.
- Coordinate with the Department of Corrections to ensure proper
coordination of care between clients' treatment, probation case
plan, and participation in the program for clients on community
supervision. -
- Maintain accurate documentation for all clients, including but
not limited to: assessment information, progress notes, alcohol and
drug testing results, collateral contact information, progress
updates and discharge information.
- Enter all admission, discharge, and participation information
into required databases based on program and reporting
requirements. -
- Maintain continuing education requirements for any
license(s)/credential(s) and attend trainings applicable to program
work to ensure up to date and evidence-based practices are utilized
appropriately. -
- Attend staffing with the court and legal team and court hearing
including case reviews and program completions Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Health Education,
and Criminal Justice. -
- Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor in Training (SAC-IT) -
- Knowledge of laws governing confidentiality.
- Experience providing individual and/or family intervention
services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications.
-
- Have training in the administration of Naloxone within the
first six months of hire and be willing to administer Naloxone in
the case of a suspected opioid overdose.
- Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) and Certified Substance Abuse
Counselor (CSAC ) licensure preferred.
- Experience in the criminal justice and/or substance abuse field
preferred. -
The mission and philosophy of Elevate requires this position to
perform in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in
which the employee relates to fellow employees, clients, and
visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical
knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the
dignity of each client, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite
of successful job performance. In addition, strict client
confidentiality must be maintained. We are an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a
protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by
law.
Keywords: Elevate Services, Green Bay , Case Manager - Diversion Program, Executive , West Bend, Wisconsin
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