Case Manager

Job Details

Job Location

North Highlands - 4616 Roseville Road - North Highlands, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$24.15 - $24.15 Hourly

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position will be responsible for the case management of a large caseload of participants in the STOP Program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Case management of a large caseload of participants released from prison substance abuse programs.

• Heavy documentation.

• Coordination of various services throughout several agencies.

• Travel to Community Based Providers in personal vehicle.

• In-prison presentations.

• Parole collaboration.

• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.

• Excellent language and interpersonal skills.

• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Basic computer skills.

• Good documentation skills.

• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain CDCR Clearance.

• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.

• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with the criminal justice population.

• One (1) year case management experience is preferred.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.

• High School diploma or its equivalent is required.

  LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Not applicable for this position.

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed primarily in an office, residential, or outpatient setting.

• Regional travel is required.