Case Manager, Women In Recovery

Family & Children's Services • Tulsa, OK

17h • $55,000 - $58,000

About The Position

The Women in Recovery Case Manager provides gender-specific advocacy, assessment, linkage, referral, education, resource acquisition, family and group services, monitoring, and crisis intervention to women and their families in the Women in Recovery (WIR) program. Services are delivered in a culturally sensitive way. The Case Manager serves as a single point of contact and partners with WIR staff and court-system personnel as part of a multidisciplinary team to help women at risk of incarceration access resources that support recovery and help them avoid incarceration. The position advocates for gender-specific, therapeutically effective best practices, services, incentives, and sanctions.

This is a safety-sensitive position under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. A medical marijuana license does not exempt employees from testing or the consequences of a positive marijuana test under the employer’s Drug Free Workplace Policy, which may include revocation of a job offer or dismissal. Evening, weekend, and/or holiday work may be required.

Requirements

• Oklahoma Level II Case Management certification, or willingness to obtain it within the first 60 days of employment.
• At least one year of experience in the mental health or substance abuse field, with a bachelor’s degree in a mental health, substance abuse, or criminal justice specialty.
• Knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to substance abuse sufficient to provide treatment-specific services.
• Ability to establish rapport quickly and appropriate boundaries, and to maintain a nonjudgmental attitude toward clients.
• Clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with mental illness and substance abuse-related issues in the criminal justice system.
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and ability to use a personal automobile to travel to locations other than the primary office.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of the natural course of addiction and recovery, foresee problems, understand available management options, and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Substance abuse experience is preferred.
• Court or legal-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide gender-specific advocacy, assessment, linkage, referrals, education, resource acquisition, family and group services, monitoring, and crisis intervention to women and their families in the WIR program.
• Provide services in a culturally sensitive way.
• Serve as a single point of contact and partner with WIR staff and court-system personnel as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Help women at risk of incarceration access resources to support recovery and avoid incarceration.
• Advocate for gender-specific, therapeutically effective best practices, services, incentives, and sanctions.
• Travel to locations outside the primary office using a personal automobile.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus other benefits (full benefit package).
• Generous paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel using a personal automobile.

What This Job Offers

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