Case Manager

Responsibilities

The Case Manager coordinates placements for participants after completion of the in-jail portion of the program and monitors their progress at that placement. Performs substance (drug) screenings for participants on a daily basis. Assessments, advocacy, monitoring, collaborating care coordination, support, and documentation are essential and routine.

• Process participants substance (drug) screens in the onsite lab on a daily basis as participants respond to their random screening requirement.
• Teach in-jail classes and evening classes with participants who have been released.
• Assist participants with understanding and performing basic life skills in order to re-enter society substance-free.
• Perform placement coordination and monitoring.
• Provide transportation for participants to placement.
• Check-in and maintain reports on participants.
• Report to the supervisor and Drug Court Team regarding individual participant progression.
• Attend workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• Perform other assigned duties.

It is mandatory for the Case Manager to:

• Support the principles and methods used and set forth by departmental practices and systems.
• Possess knowledge of human behavior and performance regarding individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.
• Work in a dynamic environment that requires adaptation to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
• Routinely maintain tactful and professional conversations with others, including while being confronted with controversial situations.
• Maintain an organized working space, projects, and assignments.
• Bolster and sustain a professional demeanor with participants, colleagues, judges, lawyers, and other agencies, including calm, kind, and effective communications.