Drug Court Case Manager (52262)

WESTCARE INC•Chicago, IL

10d•$26 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The person in this position will work in collaboration with a counselor to provide services to clients of WestCare who have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder. Essential job functions include those listed below.

Requirements

Hold clinical certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor from the Illinois Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA), or Meet the requirements specified above within two years after the date of employment; and Not work in any supervisory capacity until such requirements are met; and Work under the direct, verifiable supervision of an individual who has staff supervisory responsibility at the facility and who meets the requirements above; and Sign, and adhere to, a professional code of ethics developed by the organization.
Must complete 40 hours of continuing education biennially if CADC licensed; or Within two years, must obtain 150 hours of clinical supervision and 225 hours of training/education (100 hours AODA Specific, 6 Professional Ethics, and 119 IC&RC Performance Domains) and complete the CADC written examination to obtain licensure.
Shall have completed 80 hours of training in alcohol and other drug abuse counseling within 4 years immediately prior to the date of assuming the duties of case manager at the program, or within 2 years immediately thereafter.
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work preferred; or a bachelor’s degree with a social work major; or working toward a degree in social work; or a high school diploma is acceptable with at least two years of experience
Knowledge of the offender populations, criminal subcultures, substance abuse assessment tools, and therapeutic community concepts
Knowledge of the criminal justice system
Must be highly organized, detail focused, and have excellent time management
Must possess strong computer skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to pass background check
Ability to obtain and maintain OIG LEIE clearance
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
Ability to work well in a team environment
Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality
Must have professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification, first aid certification, and an annual tuberculosis test

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is preferred

Responsibilities

Assess resource needs of clients.
Work with Adult Probation, the State’s Attorney’s Office, and court team members.
Provide wraparound service that includes: researching insurance and healthcare benefits, identifying services and supports needed for the participant to meet his or her goals, making referrals to appropriate services and supports, and providing the client with information or assisting the client in accessing needed services.
Initiate and sustain each individual’s motivation to participate in treatment, using techniques of engagement, including therapeutic relationships, individual counseling, and brief interventions based on the stages of change.
Monitoring treatment engagement.
Provide advocacy at court, with stakeholders, and in the community.
Educate and refer clients to community agencies and businesses that appropriately address the clients’ needs for food, shelter, clothing, employment, transportation, etc.
Assist clients with establishing or re-establishing support systems within their community.
Participate in clinical Drug Court team meetings regarding the clients’ current strengths and resources and their need for additional resources.
Monitor clients’ progress in treatment and recovery support programs by conducting regular conferences with treatment staff (including telephone, online, and on-site discussions) regarding clients’ attendance and participation in treatment (lack of progress, progress, ongoing treatment and recovery needs, etc.).
Complete documentation of services on provided forms in a timely manner in CDS.
Maintain all information according to the laws of confidentiality as required by the Federal Register, General Provisions, Title 42, Chapter 1, Part 2, which prohibits making disclosures without the specific written consent of the client, or as otherwise permitted by such regulations.
Assist other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
Track mental health and substance use disorder treatment progress and monitor clients as they move into community-based recovery homes or drug-free community living.
Have regular contact with probation officers between status review dates to provide pertinent information about the clients’ treatment progress/status and to coordinate services.
Notify the Drug Court team of any significant change in client status, participation, living arrangements, or location, as soon as possible or within 48 hours.
Participate in court calls, provide progress reports, and provide updated clinical and program compliance information on clients to the court and the team regarding treatment and recovery issues.
Assist clients and their families with any expectations, needs, or requirements of the recommended facility and the Drug Court program.
Assist in the referral of clients to programs licensed by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR).
Report clients’ placement status to the Drug Court team.
Provide both written and oral progress reports prior to and during each scheduled status review court date.
Work with program directors to attain memos of understanding (MOUs) with various treatment providers and stakeholders.
Complete Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) reports in a timely manner. The GPRA is used to measure clients' progress in Drug Court programming.
Attend Drug Court graduations and all required staff development training including cross-training, and WestCare in-service training such as conducting assessments, clinical skills, developing service plans, trauma, relapse prevention, motivation for treatment and stages of change, cognitive skills, conflict resolution, social skills, moral development, communicable diseases, and self-help groups.
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
Perform any other duties as assigned.