Intensive Case Manager (Temp)

What You Will Do:

• Interview and assess participant needs through interviews with participants referred by the Office of Diversion and Reentry.
• Conduct wellness checks at the client’s homes and provide crisis management for any issues.
• Develop a treatment plan with the participant to identify and address service needs and goals.
• Assist with public benefits advocacy and linkage.
• Coordinate and link the client to needed mental health, substance abuse, and housing resources.
• Work with other staff to assist with placement and case management upon release.
• Collaborate with housing staff, probation officers, psychiatrist, public defenders, primary care providers, and other partners with the client to ensure a coordinated effort to best serve the participant.
• Attend inter-agency case coordinated meetings, coalitions, regional advocacy groups, and boards in benefiting the participants served and support community cooperation in addressing areas of need.
• Maintained concise and comprehensive case records on all participants seeking services.
• Provide accurate daily and monthly documentation and case notes as per funding source guidelines.
• Required to use company vehicle as well as personal vehicle to visit county jails and transport clients to and from appointments and other locations as needed.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or social science and one year of experience providing outreach, substance abuse counseling, OR
• The equivalent of a high school diploma and three cumulative years of experience of administrative responsibility in providing outreach, substance abuse counseling, reentry services, and case management within a culturally diverse population.
• Knowledge on how to administer assessments, substance abuse counseling, reentry services, and case management within a culturally diverse population, preferably with both men and women.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of non-profit organizations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Required to have car insurance, vehicle, and valid driver’s license.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
• An organization committed to social justice and community action.
• Community-oriented workplace.