Case Manager- Canright

About the role

The Case Manager-Canright position involves providing comprehensive support to individuals participating in correctional programs, specifically focusing on those with HIV/AIDS. Responsibilities include developing relationships with participants, preparing discharge plans, conducting orientations, offering casework and counseling referrals, maintaining client records, and providing health education.

Responsibilities

• Interview program participants
• Develop relationships with participants
• Provide Discharge Plans for HIV/AIDS incarcerated participants in State Prison and halfway houses
• Conduct orientations in State Prisons, Halfway House and other facilities about our program and HIV/AIDS
• Provide casework and counseling referral to participants
• Participate in staff meetings and in the screening process for prospective residents
• Prepare and maintain client records including social histories, chronological reports, case summaries and other information as needed
• Provide Health Education for Program participants
• Whenever appropriate, meet with the families of clients and provide referrals
• Provide appropriate advocacy and referrals for clients seeking housing, legal advice, etc., while encouraging and facilitating client’s independent action
• Maintain up-to-date records of all activities and submit weekly reports to supervisory staff
• Medical Housing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited information exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule formats.
• Computer/TYPING Skills: Strong computer skills including Windows and Microsoft Office Suite. Must demonstrate Basic Knowledge of Computer interface such as Modems, routers, and Printers. Should be capable of basic trouble shooting techniques.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited information exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule formats.
• Computer/TYPING Skills: Strong computer skills including Windows and Microsoft Office Suite. Must demonstrate Basic Knowledge of Computer interface such as Modems, routers, and Printers. Should be capable of basic trouble shooting techniques.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

• Communication: Ability to communicate orally in the English language or other language as may be specified, with clients, agencies, the public and in group and face-to-face, one-on-one settings.
• Teamwork: Ability to work cooperatively with other employees, clients, and the public.
• Problem Solving: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited information exists.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
• Compliance with government regulations

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.