Case Manager (District Attorney's Office)

Douglas County, CO•Castle Rock, CO

9d•$58,835 - $88,253

About The Position

The Case Manager supports adult and juvenile participants in successfully completing the District Attorney’s Office diversion program. The role coordinates internal and external services, builds relationships with community-based providers, connects participants with resources, participates in multidisciplinary meetings, provides educational advocacy, maintains client records, facilitates restorative justice practices, and assists with intake appointments. The Case Manager may also assist with data collection and reporting for grant reports and applications. The role may serve adults and juveniles with varied needs, including individuals requiring high-acuity mental health navigation, youth charged with sex offenses, and low-risk clients participating in restorative justice practices. The position collaborates with clinical staff, treatment providers, schools, families, and community agencies to develop and support individualized program plans. It maintains confidential case documentation, tracks participant progress, helps determine program violations and completion, responds to crises, and provides referrals as needed. The position may also collect restitution, present program information to schools and community agencies, and serve on community committees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in social work or a closely related human services field.
Two years of progressively responsible case management duties involving direct service provision with adults, juveniles, and families.
Successful completion of a criminal background check, including national database fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating groups or collaborative meetings.
Familiarity with handling large caseloads of 40 or more.
Bilingual Spanish-English ability.
A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the diversion team to identify appropriate restorative justice practices and facilitate practices, including community circles.
Collaborate with clinical staff to create individualized plans outlining program requirements for diversion participants.
Work with participants to promote successful completion of individualized program goals.
Coordinate shared treatment planning with external providers, execute appropriate waivers and releases of information, and ensure compliance with treatment and program requirements.
Lead ongoing psychoeducation groups for lowest-need participants in collaboration with a licensed therapist.
Research and assess community-based resources and establish professional relationships between agencies to improve access and collaboration.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
Help families understand educational options and coordinate with schools on transitions.
Create case management notes and required documentation, maintain confidentiality, track participant progress, and help determine program violations and successful completion.
Work with the clinical team to ensure appropriate supervision levels and determine the frequency and modality of participant contacts with the program.
Educate clients and families about the justice system and consequences of further law involvement.
May assist with tracking and collecting restitution.
Collect and report case-related statistics and may assist with grant-related data collection and reporting.
Prepare case conceptualizations and presentations for supervisors, coworkers, and outside agencies.
Respond to clients in crisis and make referrals as needed.
Attend mandatory staff meetings, biannual retreats, conferences, and professional training seminars.
Present program services or relevant material to schools and community service agencies.
May serve on community service or agency committees.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with adult and juvenile intake appointments.