Case Manager (Prison Outreach), (1536)

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington•Washington, DC

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About The Position

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures. JOB SUMMARY: The Case Manager provides a range of comprehensive community-based case management services, including trauma-informed case management for individuals returning to the community from incarceration. The position serves as a liaison to the District of Columbia Department of Corrections and Anchor Mental Health (Core Service Agency) to identify and coordinate community resources and make the appropriate referrals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline.
3 years’ experience working with incarcerated adults including those with mental disorders.
Driving is required. Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Skill in the use of computers, preferably a PC, Windows-based operating environment, and MS Office products.

Responsibilities

Interview and assess the needs for direct services of Returning Citizens (post-release) and individuals referred by jails or prisons including the DC Jail prior to discharge (pre-release), primarily in Wards 7 & 8, who have mental health needs and/or a history of addictive behaviors.
Develop individualized goal plans and tasks that guide participants to resolve specified needs (mental health/substance abuse/co-occurring disorders, employment, housing, health care, vocational, educational) throughout their entire participation in the program.
Meet with community partners, such as the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA), District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DCDOC), and other partners to identify areas for collaboration and develop plans for coordinating services.
Ensure participants engage in group sessions that allow them to address and improve personal aspects of their lives such as parenting, identity development, relationships, family dynamics, and conflict resolution.
Educate staff in relevant agencies and organizations as well as program participants about the Prison Outreach program of the Agency.
Work collaboratively with agencies responsible for corrections and public safety as well as providers of human services, to identify appropriate potential mentees.
Foster collaborative relationships with organizations and service providers aimed at sharing resources that support men and women transitioning to the community.
Maintain and submit reports to include referral source, type of service provided, recommendations to the court, case outcomes, history of mental health treatment, history of substance use treatment, re-arrest follow up data, and numbers served.