Case Manager of Justice Related Services

Why Become a Case Manager with Justice Related Services?

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Key Responsibilities Of The Case Manager

• Engage adults with serious mental illness to facilitate support and linkage to resources for successful reentry (Ex: housing, career, community involvement, etc.)
• Meet with clients in jail, in the community, at court, in hospitals, and through law enforcement
• Organize and coordinate services for adults with serious mental illness in the forensic system using Blended Case Management guidelines
• Ensure that the Access Services philosophy of care is carried out with each individual served, and the service provided meets individual needs
• Build collaboration through community outreach and awareness
• Complete case notes and documentation related to the program
• Attend regular team meetings and case reviews
• Attend county, committee, and consumer meetings as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as psychology, social work, criminal justice, etc. is required.
• 2+ years of case management experience, preferably with adults with serious mental illness preferred.
• Some criminal justice related experience preferred.
• Willingness to drive throughout Montgomery County during the workday to meet with clients is required.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system, and knowledge of serious mental illness
• Ability to direct and self-prioritize independent work and be flexible, and also effectively collaborate with a team
• Ability to develop positive, creative program goals
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, multiple platforms and technologies as required by the position
• Willingness to drive throughout Montgomery County during the workday to meet with clients is required.

Driving Requirements

• A valid US driver's license for at least two years, not including time with permit
• No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period.)
• (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period.)
• Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours.
• Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers
• Valid auto insurance

Benefits

• Starting rate of $20/hourly, with increases based on education and work related experience.
• Our Full-time Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances, HSA/FSA, 401k match
• Tuition reimbursement; College tuition discounts.
• 20 Days PTO (vacation, sick days), 7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays; Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Mileage/Toll Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites
• Company Paid Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire
• Credit Union perks, retail discounts

Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and/or support with individuals.
• Stand, sit or run by self, or provide proper care and supervision with an individual.
• Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations.
• Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size.
• Walk, climb stairs by self, or provide direct care and/or support.
• Work in a standard office environment and utilize desktop computer equipment daily.
• Able to lift or move items associated with sedentary and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.)
• Travel to offsite locations and regional office locations if necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer