Peer Case Manager

University at Buffalo Portal • Buffalo, NY

14h

About The Position

The Primary Care Research Institute ( PCRI ) in the Department of Family Medicine seeks a Case Manager responsible for case management and community outreach with criminal justice-involved or formerly criminal justice-involved individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health problems in the Erie County Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program , using the MISSION -CJ (Maintaining Independence and Sobriety through Systems Integration, Outreach, and Networking – Criminal Justice Edition) evidence-based model.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field, in conjunction with two years of relevant experience.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Incumbent will be required to provide own transportation or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job to and from research sites.

Nice To Haves

• CASAC , experienced with opioid addiction.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care.
• Strong case management experience.
• Peer Certified in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Meet with participants to discuss their needs in the community (e.g., connecting them with mental health and substance use services, recreational opportunities, self-help groups, transportation resources, etc.).
• Provide vocational/educational support to help participants maintain employment and find new employment/educational opportunities.
• Collaborate, care plan and work with criminal justice entities (e.g., probation, parole, courts) to support participants in reducing recidivism over time.
• Provide person-centered care planning and goal setting using the motivational interviewing approach.
• Identify, educate and support caregiver network.
• Introduce self-management tools and community support services.
• Document care plan, client interactions, and linkages in Client Management System in a timely fashion.
• Meet with community partners to assure grant deliverables are met.
• Assist Project Coordinator with data management, grant reporting, and overall project management.

Benefits

• Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone.
• There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options.
• We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness.
• Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees