Justice Involved/Exceptional Needs Case Manager

Polk County • Dallas, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a part of the Complex Care team, you will provide case management services for adults in jail diversion, individuals involved in Aid & Assist, Community Restoration, at Oregon State Hospital, under Civil Commitment Investigation, as well as individuals in Acute Care settings. Your skills in problem solving, time management, communication, crisis support, and advocacy will be instrumental in your success within this role as you partner with jail staff, team members, internal PCBH partner programs and other community agencies to facilitate an individual’s success in their transition to the community. As a member of our team, you will work with adults who require assistance in transitional planning, care coordination, navigating complex systems and case management. Duties include identifying and assisting individuals in obtaining supports and entitlements including Oregon Health Plan, housing, physical health, employment, substance abuse and mental health services. Other duties associated with this position may include care coordination with community partners, service referrals, completion of screenings and assisting the individual in developing a transition plan to support engagement and retention in services, as well as a successful reentry into the community. This position will require you to accurately utilize skills training, complete administrative tasks related to transitions and reporting, ability to utilize Excel Spreadsheets to track client data, coordinate and track referrals to residential providers, and coordinate with community partners in a professional manner to facilitate the continuum of care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of responsible and relevant professional experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must possess Qualified Mental Health Associate certification, provided through the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon at the time of appointment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred which includes a 5% pay differential.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services for adults in jail diversion, individuals involved in Aid & Assist, Community Restoration, at Oregon State Hospital, under Civil Commitment Investigation, as well as individuals in Acute Care settings.
• Partner with jail staff, team members, internal PCBH partner programs and other community agencies to facilitate an individual’s success in their transition to the community.
• Work with adults who require assistance in transitional planning, care coordination, navigating complex systems and case management.
• Identify and assist individuals in obtaining supports and entitlements including Oregon Health Plan, housing, physical health, employment, substance abuse and mental health services.
• Coordinate care with community partners.
• Make service referrals.
• Complete screenings.
• Assist the individual in developing a transition plan to support engagement and retention in services, as well as a successful reentry into the community.
• Utilize skills training.
• Complete administrative tasks related to transitions and reporting.
• Utilize Excel Spreadsheets to track client data.
• Coordinate and track referrals to residential providers.
• Coordinate with community partners in a professional manner to facilitate the continuum of care.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly (increasing with years of service)
• 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
• 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire
• PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefits with employee paying only 10% of the premium which covers all members of the employee's immediate family
• Life Insurance - employer paid
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
• HRSA/NHSC approved site for certain positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED