Case Manager- Family Preservation

Job Summary

Maintain an assigned caseload and deliver intensive case management services to families referred by Macomb County DHHS who are at risk of child removal due to abuse and/or neglect associated with substance use or misuse. This service aims to support families to break the cycle of addiction, improve communication, and build healthier relationships.

Description of responsibilities

• Maintain an assigned caseload and deliver intensive case management services to families referred by Macomb County DHHS who are at risk of child removal due to abuse and/or neglect associated with substance use or misuse.
• Conducts screenings and comprehensive assessments for substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health issues according to best practices and agency policy and procedures.
• Implements and monitors treatment plans that are developed with a person-centered/family-centered philosophy.
• Responsible for the identification of treatment referrals/resources within the community appropriate to meeting the needs of the individuals served.
• Facilitate monthly educational workshops on substance use prevention topics and the negative impacts of substance use.
• Knowledgeable of motivational interviewing, engagement strategies, co-occurring disorders and stages of change.
• Apply evidenced based practices when applicable; including the use of motivational interviewing and other strategies to encourage full participation from those receiving services.
• Completes documentation and reports according to agency and funding source timeframes.
• Able to deliver services in the community.
• Ensures assigned paperwork is completed and maintained in accordance with funding source standards and CARE of SEM policy and procedures.
• Able to apply outcome tools to measure services; for example – self-sufficiency matrix.
• Provide presentations on general substance use issues and CARE of SEM’s services as needed.
• Facilitate educational classes/groups related to programming as needed.
• Establish and maintain liaison relationships with appropriate agencies regarding intervention and clinical services.
• Attends assigned meetings as required.
• Able to adjust hours of work based on the community needs, including some evening and weekends.
• Knowledgeable of national and local substance use and prevention statistics and demonstrates the ability to apply current trends to service delivery.

Required skills/education

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology or criminal justice.
• Experience working with families/adults with substance use disorders or related field.
• Completion of ICHAT check, National and State Sex Offender Registry Check, Central Registry Check, and Children’s Protective` Services background check.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex work schedule, Monday – Friday, Paid Time Off and more!