Case Manager (4898-39)

Hamilton County Government•Cincinnati, OH

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of individual caseloads and case records for residents assigned to them. This role involves teaching classes, providing discharge planning, assessing resident needs, performing intake procedures, applying behavior management systems, and conducting crisis intervention. The Case Manager will also prepare written reports, attend meetings, coordinate counseling services, and maintain relationships with treatment facilities and the public. Additionally, they may make court appearances, maintain confidentiality, conduct home/employment visits, and transport residents to community resources. This position may also be called upon to supplement facility coverage during emergencies.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the social/behavioral sciences field.
Working knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Understanding of cognitive behavioral treatment and the principles of effective intervention.
At least one-year work experience with a correctional population preferred.
A valid driver's license in the state of residence and proof of auto insurance upon hire and both are to be maintained throughout employment.
CPR and First Aide Certifications are to be obtained within 6 months of hire and are to be maintained throughout employment.
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.
Conveys and receives information in person, over the telephone, as well as by automated means.

Nice To Haves

Licensure as Social Worker, Professional Counselor or certification as Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of individual caseload and individual case records and program records of residents assigned to them.
Meets 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.
Supplements facility coverage – subject to being called into work at any time due to emergency situations and/or coverage needs.
Utilizes audio visual equipment.
Performs other related duties as required.