Case Manager
About The Position
MPD is currently searching for a Case Manager to join our Washington 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. This role partners with attorneys and other support staff to create discharge plans for clients releasing from incarceration and hospitalization. They maintain contact with clients throughout the life of their open cases, advocate for clients’ interests in social and health services, and provide care coordination and systems navigation to ensure clients are connected to desired services. The Case Manager may also attend said care coordination meetings, housing case conferences, and hearings related to the clients’ pending case as needed. This position works collaboratively with both MPD staff and with community partners to ensure clients’ needs are met.
Requirements
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience with case management or associate’s degree in a social-service related field
- Training and experience with Trauma-Informed Care
- Familiarity with substance use disorders and the recovery process
- Familiarity with the criminal justice system
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel to and work within criminal justice system facilities and to testify in court without impeachment
Nice To Haves
- Fluent in Spanish highly preferred
- Lived experience with the criminal justice system.
- Maintains confidentiality of agency records.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Engage 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.
- Partner with attorneys and other support staff to create discharge plans for clients releasing from incarceration and hospitalization.
- Maintain contact with clients throughout the life of their open cases.
- Advocate for clients’ interests in social and health services.
- Provide care coordination and systems navigation to ensure clients are connected to desired services.
- Attend care coordination meetings, housing case conferences, and hearings related to the clients’ pending case as needed.
- Work 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
