"CASE MANAGER I-SUBSTANCE ABUSE"

CASE MANAGER I-SUBSTANCE ABUSE

University of Alabama at Birmingham

The position screens, assesses and provides case management to drug dependent offenders referred by the criminal courts of Jefferson County; maintains records, completes necessary forms and composes correspondence as required; collects and analyzes data; prepares a variety of special and recurring analyses and reports; serves as a liaison with other organizations and provides information regarding various department services and programs; attends court and goes to the jails when necessary; and acts in a caring and courteous manner towards all patients, guests, visitors, students and staff.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• To provide comprehensive case management, support, and advocacy to individuals possessing low to moderate risk/needs scores for criminogenic behavior/cognition.
• To promote the health and wellbeing of individuals and families affected by the history of maladaptive behaviors and cognition, as well as some substance abuse and mental illness.
• To administer comprehensive, evidence-based screening and assessment to identify behavioral health needs and other risk factors that may require further intervention.
• To develop individualized plans of care that address medical and psychological needs, housing, vocational/educational needs, transportation, substance abuse and social support needs.
• To provide case plan monitoring and on-going support through the recovery process and coordinate discharge planning through the development of aftercare discharge plans and linkage with community resources and other services to meet on-going needs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree - Human Service, Social Service or related experience
• Preferred Prior or Current CRO certification by the Alabama Office of the Courts - Current/Prior CRO certification or 9 months to obtain.
• Familiarity with criminal justice populations, mental health issues, and exposure to risk/needs assessments.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Comfortable with data entry into software systems.
• Familiarity with working in a variety of settings, including the courtroom and personal office.
• Familiarity with the MIDAS software system.
• Following training to facilitate the Certified Ohio Risk Assessment (ORAS)/MIDAS evaluation.
• Follow guidelines to facilitate case planning with program participants.
• Follow case management guidelines according to the case plan developed from the ORAS evaluation.
• Follow Federal Health Information Privacy Guidelines.
• Follow guidelines for sending participants for increased mental health evaluation
• MVR (Clean driving history needed)

Hourly Range: $19.80-$32.15

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Health and Human Services or a related field required.
Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. ORAS Risk/Needs/Responsivity Assessment Certification (National/State required) for community supervision/case management or VPRAI-R Pretrial Risk Assessment (National/State required) for evaluating individuals level of risk for community supervision/case management very