Case Manager

Job description

Full Time If you are looking to be part of a dynamic team of diversely trained professionals committed to the long-term recovery of individuals suffering from addiction and mental health issues, then this is the opportunity for you. Ascension Counseling & Mental Health has forged a reputation as being a leader in the field of accountability court services and is an agency on the rise. Currently we are seeking the services of a Case Manager for our Douglas County Accountability Program. Pay is competitive, hours are flexible, opportunities for professional development include mentoring and access to free training. The work environment is open, collaborative, and free from office politics.

Case management is essential to carrying out the mandate of the key components of an accountability court. The proper candidate will be able to coordinate a series of inter-related functions that provides needed coordination and seamless collaboration, and is the force that holds the varied and many drug court elements together, ensuring that: (1) clients are linked to relevant and effective services; (2) all service efforts are monitored, connected, and in synchrony; and (3) pertinent information gathered during assessment and monitoring is provided to the entire drug court team in real time. Essentially, case management forms the framework around which the drug court process can credibly and effectively operate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring defendants placed in the Mental Health Court or other Accountability Court type as they become available. Advising participants of program requirements/conditions. Maintaining records of participants’ residences, employment, etc.
• Collecting and administering urine, saliva, or breath samples for drug/alcohol testing, interprets test results and reports the results to the Court. Reporting violations of compliance and non-compliance to the Court
• Establishing and maintaining participant file until case is either terminated or completed successfully. Entering case information into computerized case management system. Monitoring status of cases throughout the court process. Attends weekly staffing’s and court sessions
• Testifying at court hearings regarding violations, policies, procedures, or other issues
• Performing front office duties including greeting visitors and answering the phone. Updating weekly court spreadsheet regarding participant progress. Verifying weekly community support attendance from each participant to ensure proper documentation. Maintaining up to date log of court-imposed sanctions and ensure compliance
• Maintaining weekly sanctions/incentives/leaves to each participant’s log maintained in the case management system. Reviews participant job verification monthly and update court regarding compliance. Prints certificates for weekly phase moves and graduation
• Communicating with other team members regarding new candidate’s eligibility and interest in the program. Identifies and maintains contact information for local resources (i.e. food banks, DDS, employment, social services)
• Attending workshops, conferences, and classes to increase professional knowledge
• Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and requirements, including those pertaining to drug and alcohol treatment and confidentiality
• Assisting Court Administrator in the preparation of court calendars and events to include staffing, Accountability court sessions, team members, and graduation ceremonies, and perform Administrator duties in that persons absence
• Making necessary referrals to external resources and documents attendance
• Utilizes appropriate boundaries and professionalism while working with a diverse population
• Performs other related work as required and to be further defined

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Douglasville, GA 30134: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person