Case Manager (50938)

Salary Range $24.15 - $26.12 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Education Level High School

Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position will be responsible for the case management of a large caseload of participants in the STOP Program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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  Case management of a large caseload of participants released from prison substance abuse programs.

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  Heavy documentation.

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  Coordination of various services throughout several agencies.

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  Travel to Community Based Providers in personal vehicle.

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  In-prison presentations.

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  Parole collaboration.

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  Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and

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  Perform all other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience and Competencies:

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  Knowledge of the criminal justice system.

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  Excellent language and interpersonal skills.

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  Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.

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  Basic computer skills.

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  Good documentation skills.

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  Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.

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  Professional appearance and demeanor.

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  Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.

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  Must be able to obtain and maintain CDCR Clearance.

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  CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.

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  During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

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  Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with the criminal justice population.

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  One (1) year case management experience is preferred.

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  Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.

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  High School diploma or its equivalent is required.

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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

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• Not applicable for this position.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:

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  Work is performed primarily in an office, residential, or outpatient setting.

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  Regional travel is required.

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