Case Manager (4898-39)

• Manages all aspects of individual caseload and individual case records and program records of residents assigned to them.
• Meet with Resident as required and provides necessary communication to keep resident updated on their progress.
• Teaches class and large groups on facility curriculum.
• Provides discharge planning services to the resident to ensure success.
• Provides assessment of residents needs/risks to determine treatment plans.
• Performs intake procedures for new residents which involves familiarizing these residents with rules and regulations of the facility.
• Apply behavior management system to manage residents behaviors.
• Performs crisis intervention services.
• Prepares written reports.
• Attends staff meetings and other related meetings as required.
• Coordinates and implements individual and group counseling services to residents.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with various treatment facilities and with the general public.
• Makes court appearances as designated.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to information obtained and processed in the operation of the facility.
• Conducts home and/or employment visits if needed.
• Transports residents to community resources as needed.

• Knowledge of principles of effective intervention including risk need and responsivity.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of substance abuse evaluation and treatment.
• Knowledge of local treatment programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents residents families co-workers outside agencies etc.
• Ability to gather collate and classify information about data people or things.
• Ability to work under stressful and demanding conditions.
• Ability to effectively manage time and organize workload.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently.

• Work involves a significant amount of standing walking sitting talking listening stooping crouching and reaching with hands and arms.
• Must be able to transfer up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to reach into file drawers in standard four-drawer filing cabinets.
• Visual ability sufficient to effectively operate a copier facsimile machine and a computer terminal and to read reports correspondence and instructions.
• Hearing ability sufficient to converse with other individuals both in person and by telephone.
• Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and by telephone.
• Ability to read and prepare reports with recommendations.

Required Experience:

Manager