Case Manager (49184)

WESTCARE INC • North Highlands, CA

36d • $24 - $24

About The Position

Person in this position will be responsible for the case management of a large caseload of participants in the STOP Program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Case management of a large caseload of participants released from prison substance abuse programs.
Heavy documentation.
Coordination of various services throughout several agencies.
Travel to Community Based Providers in personal vehicle.
In-prison presentations.
Parole collaboration.
Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Excellent language and interpersonal skills.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good documentation skills.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CDCR Clearance.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with the criminal justice population.
• High School diploma or its equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year case management experience is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Case management of a large caseload of participants released from prison substance abuse programs.
• Heavy documentation.
• Coordination of various services throughout several agencies.
• Travel to Community Based Providers in personal vehicle.
• In-prison presentations.
• Parole collaboration.
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees