Case Manager-CDS

About the role

The Drug Court Program Case Manager is responsible for monitoring the program compliance of high-risk clients arrested for alcohol/drug-related criminal offenses. Duties include clinical assessment/screening and referral, supervision, verification of education, treatment compliance, abstinence, employment, and responsibility for financial obligations.

Responsibilities

• Met with and interviewed clients to assess alcohol and/or drug use history and degree of abuse, and conducted intake and admission sessions for participants in the Drug Court Program.
• Prepared all necessary documents and pertinent forms; distributed informational handouts, answered general program questions, and explained all program rules and conditions.
• Conducted interviews with clients according to program terms and/or risk and needs assessment schedule, admitted participants, explained in detail all rules and conditions of the Drug Court Program, evaluated clients' progress, referred individuals back to treatment centers, and provided referrals to additional services.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive treatment and intervention case plan with specific requirements and made referrals to necessary treatment providers, counseling agencies, community services, and classes.
• Supervised Drug Court participants and closely monitored for compliance with Drug Court rules and regulations and special conditions; made home, face-to-face, phone, and in-office contacts with assigned participants on a regular basis, recording all contacts on log sheets and retaining in participant files; made contact with other agencies/employees of Drug Court participants to monitor progress/attendance; reviewed messages received from assigned participants to determine proper compliance with attendance and daily leave and return schedules; recorded all class attendance in computer databases; coordinated referrals for participant activities, agency appointments, and chemical tests.
• Conducted observed chemical tests on a frequent, random basis and maintained chemical testing records. Performed alcohol-sensor breath tests. Composed detailed notes and documented all case activities, including all contact with clients/participants, their families, and other concerned persons. Ensured proper completion of all program terms.
• Reviewed and processed all reports from treatment providers and made recommendations to the Drug Court Judge.
• Attended all staffing sessions and status hearings and provided testimony to the Court as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice (or related degree) AND at least three years PAID experience in the human service area (Case Management/Criminal Justice/Etc).
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in the Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS), with continuing completion of all training, testing, and re-certification requirements.
• Ability to obtain Indiana Office of Court Services-approved continuing education of a minimum of 12 hours annually.
• Ability to obtain Court Substance Abuse Management Specialist (CSAMS) certification and/or Prime for Life Instructor (PRI) certification as directed by supervisor.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Knowledge of all local, state, and federal laws applicable to program operation and the ability to apply and enforce the regulations.
• Knowledge of treatment programs and services available to clients from government, social, and private agencies, with the ability to make referrals.
• Ability to effectively interview, investigate, counsel, and work with clients and their families to assure proper completion of all program requirements.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply evidence collection and preservation techniques.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all department records and information.
• Ability to deal swiftly, rationally, and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations and take authoritative action applying appropriate discretion and common sense.