Case Manager
About The Position
MPD has been on the cutting edge of public defense since our inception in 1971. Formed as a non-profit law firm, MPD contracts with the State of Oregon for public defense services. MPD was the first public defender organization under this system. MPD is the largest single provider of trial level public defense services in the state of Oregon, with offices in both Multnomah and Washington counties. Join our dynamic team and a part of MPD’s commitment to being a leader in public defense which includes not just excellence in client representation but a strong commitment to hiring and developing a professional staff of defenders. For more information on MPD and our work visit: www.mpdlaw.com MPD is currently searching for a Case Manager to join our Multnomah County Office. The Case Manager engages with clients to identify and refer to desired community resources, including, but not limited to, substance use and behavioral health treatment, housing, healthcare, and public benefits. The Case Manager partners with attorneys and other support staff to create discharge plans for clients releasing from incarceration and hospitalization. The Case Manager maintains contact with clients throughout the life of their open cases, advocates for clients’ interests in social and health services, and provides care coordination and systems navigation to ensure clients are connected to desired services. The Case Manager attends care coordination meetings, housing case conferences, and hearings related to the clients’ pending case as needed. The Case Manager works collaboratively with both MPD staff and with community partners to ensure clients’ needs are met. This position pays $25.26 - $40.27/hr. Staff are members of a union. This is an in-office, full-time, non-exempt position. This is a limited-duration, one-year position. Extension beyond one year is contingent upon continued grant funding.
Requirements
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience with case management or associate’s degree in a social-service related field
- Familiarity with substance use disorders and the recovery process
- Familiarity with the criminal justice system
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to pass background check to access clients and witnesses in correctional facilities (may preclude employees and applicants arrested and jailed) and to testify in court without impeachment (may preclude employees and applicants convicted of certain crimes within the prior 15 years)
Nice To Haves
- Fluent in Spanish highly preferred
- Lived experience with the criminal justice system.
- Training and experience with Trauma Informed Care.
- Maintains confidentiality of agency records.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Engages with clients to identify and refer to desired community resources, including, but not limited to, substance use and behavioral health treatment, housing, healthcare, and public benefits.
- Partners with attorneys and other support staff to create discharge plans for clients releasing from incarceration and hospitalization.
- Maintains contact with clients throughout the life of their open cases, advocates for clients’ interests in social and health services, and provides care coordination and systems navigation to ensure clients are connected to desired services.
- Attends care coordination meetings, housing case conferences, and hearings related to the clients’ pending case as needed.
- Works collaboratively with both MPD staff and with community partners to ensure clients’ needs are met.
Benefits
- Medical (choice of PPO or HDHP), Dental (choice of PPO Base or PPO Enhanced) and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Basic Life, STD, LTD and AD&D – 100% employer paid
- 401(K) – MPD will contribute 6% of your annual salary with full vesting after the completion of 5 years of service
- PTO – 24 hours upon hire and accrue monthly to 80 hours and increase to 120 hours starting at 24 months
- 10 paid holidays + 2 personal equity days
- 4 Mental Health Days per year
- Sick Leave – 48 hours upon hire and accrues monthly after the completion of six months of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
