Peer Case Manager

About the role

The Primary Care Research Institute (PCRI) in the Department of Family Medicine seeks a Case Manager responsible for case management and community outreach with criminal justice-involved or formerly criminal justice-involved individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health problems in the Erie County Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program, using the MISSION-CJ (Maintaining Independence and Sobriety through Systems Integration, Outreach, and Networking – Criminal Justice Edition) evidence-based model.

Responsibilities

• Meet with participants to discuss their needs in the community (e.g., connecting them with mental health and substance use services, recreational opportunities, self-help groups, transportation resources, etc.).
• Provide vocational/educational support to help participants maintain employment and find new employment/educational opportunities.
• Collaborate, care plan and work with criminal justice entities (e.g., probation, parole, courts) to support participants in reducing recidivism over time.
• Provide person-centered care planning and goal setting using the motivational interviewing approach.
• Identify, educate and support caregiver network.
• Introduce self-management tools and community support services.
• Document care plan, client interactions, and linkages in Client Management System in a timely fashion.
• Meet with community partners to assure grant deliverables are met.
• Assist Project Coordinator with data management, grant reporting, and overall project management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field, in conjunction with two years of relevant experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• CASAC, experienced with opioid addiction.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care.
• Strong case management experience.
• Peer Certified in New York State.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field, in conjunction with two years of relevant experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• CASAC, experienced with opioid addiction.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care.
• Strong case management experience.
• Peer Certified in New York State.

Skills

• Experience with MISSION-CJ (Maintaining Independence and Sobriety through Systems Integration, Outreach, and Networking – Criminal Justice Edition).
• Knowledge of criminal justice systems and rehabilitation programs.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer software used for data management and grant reporting.

Benefits

Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

Pay

$45,000 - $48,000

Schedule

8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Angela Henke
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Department Administrator
Contact's Email: ahenke@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716- 816-7248