Case Manager

Salt Lake County • South Salt Lake, UT

25d

About The Position

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love! Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading. What it is like to work here: At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop. Surround yourself with: Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together. We encourage a work life balance: Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. Additional Benefits may include: Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option Professional Development including professional membership fees paid Tuition Reimbursement For Benefits information Click HERE JOB SUMMARY Provide case management utilizing acceptable case management practices addressing community safety, and client needs, and ensuring compliance with court directives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to those currently working in Youth Servces Prevention Team.

Responsibilities

• Refers clients for court-ordered services.
• Utilizes acceptable case management practices regarding maintenance of the file and updating computerized case management system with all required information.
• Provides appropriate level of supervision, identifies criminogenic needs, and creates a plan to reduce failure to appear and/or risk of further offenses.
• Addresses criminogenic needs, reviews progress, provides immediate short-term crisis assistance, and identifies further intervention as needed.
• Assesses readiness to change, identifies barriers, provides support, and collaborates to facilitate positive changes.
• Interacts with criminal justice agencies, treatment agencies, and other agencies providing services to clients to promote the client’s best interests.
• Attends order to show cause hearings, review hearings, and evidentiary hearings at District and Justice Courts.
• Conducts Presentence Investigation interviews, when required, following established PSR procedures and approved client questionnaires; compiles professional investigation reports, and submits to court in accordance with established agency procedures.

Benefits

• 12 Holidays
• up to 24 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• one personal day every year
• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option
• Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year
• Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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