Case Manager of Justice Related Services

Access Services • Plymouth Meeting, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Access Services is hiring a Case Manager of Justice Related Services to serve individuals throughout Montgomery County, with an office base in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. The Case Manager supports adults with serious mental illness who are involved in the justice system, guiding them through legal and mental health systems and helping with reentry, stability, and personal growth. The role connects clients with resources and advocates for their success, including goals related to housing, employment, social connections, healthy coping skills, and overall wellness.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with participation in on-call rotations with the staff team. Work takes place in program sites and the community, including jails, courts, hospitals, and other locations. The selected candidate must meet qualifying and ongoing job criteria, including background checks and a driving history record.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as psychology, social work, or criminal justice.
• Willingness to drive throughout Montgomery County during the workday to meet with clients.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and serious mental illness.
• Ability to direct and prioritize independent work, remain flexible, and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Ability to develop positive, creative program goals.
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, multiple platforms and technologies required by the position.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license held for at least two years, excluding time with a permit.
• No serious traffic convictions within the past three years, including DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents in that period.
• Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours, with valid registration and inspection stickers.
• Valid auto insurance and proof of being a covered driver on the policy.
• Meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria, including background checks and a driving history record.
• Ability to work in program sites and the community while providing direct care or support.
• Ability to stand, sit, or run independently, or provide appropriate care and supervision to an individual.
• Ability to move and stay with an individual to maintain their safety in home and community environments, at near and far distances, including when the individual may struggle to meet expectations.
• Ability to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs independently, or provide direct care and support.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment and use desktop computer equipment daily.
• Ability to lift or move items associated with sedentary and light work, exerting up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations and regional office locations if necessary.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of case management experience; experience with adults with serious mental illness is preferred.
• Some criminal justice-related experience.
• A humble approach, openness to coaching and teaching, flexibility, ability to work independently and with a team, open-mindedness, critical-thinking skills, and willingness to advocate.

Responsibilities

• Engage adults with serious mental illness to facilitate support and linkage to resources for successful reentry, including housing, careers, and community involvement.
• 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 the Access Services philosophy of care is carried out with each individual served and that services meet individual needs.
• Build collaboration through community outreach and awareness.
• Complete case notes and program-related documentation.
• Attend regular team meetings and case reviews.
• Attend county, committee, and consumer meetings as needed.
• Help clients pursue goals involving housing, employment, positive social lives, healthy coping skills, and personal wellness.
• Participate in on-call rotations with the staff team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; Access Services covers up to 88% of health premiums, with many employees paying less than $150 per month.
• Company-paid life insurance, disability protection, and catastrophic sick leave.
• Full-time employees earn up to nearly six weeks of paid time off in their first year, including 20 or more PTO days and nine paid holidays; additional time is added as employees grow their careers.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program and access to college tuition discounts.
• Mileage and toll reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential resources for employees and their families, including counseling and emotional support through in-person, telehealth, and text therapy, plus financial and legal guidance.
• Paid training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to learn and advance across roles and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level