SUMMARY: Case Manager is responsible for assisting offenders with linking services for psychological and need assessments, treatment planning, service provider linkage, monitoring, advocacy, counseling and crisis intervention, daily living support, medication supervision, and similar functions. Coordinate care with local treatment providers, probation, and correctional facilities. Although not exclusive, Case Manager will work primarily with the opiate/heroin population.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

 

 Submit referrals to local treatment agencies for drug/alcohol assessments, medication assisted treatment assessments, mental health assessments, sex offender assessments, domestic violence classes, anger management classes, and driver intervention programs.

 

 Transport offenders from jail to probation and/or treatment agency appointments.

 

 Transport offenders to job interviews, employment services, education services, government services, pantry services.

 

 Review billing for lab work, medication assisted treatment, nursing assessment, substance use assessments, and counseling services.

 

 Assist probation officers with obtaining assessment reports, progress reports, and discharge summary reports from treatment providers.

 

 Serve as liaison between probation and treatment providers.

 

 Collect data on referrals and services for offenders with an opiate/heroin addiction.

 

 Assist probation officers with conducting urine and/or alcohol testing to ensure compliance with court orders.

 

 Facilitate cognitive behavior programs.

 

 Attend staff meetings as requested by the Chief Probation Officer or Judge.

 

 Perform other functions as designated by Chief Probation Officer or Judge.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No supervisory duties.: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

            Pass security and background check.

 

            Willingness to be certified in the Ohio Risk Assessment System and to be certified to facilitate Cognitive Behavior Programs.

 

An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college in psychology, sociology, human/social services or related field. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from officials, clients and the general public.

 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

 

 

Good knowledge of court procedures; tact and judgment in handling people; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to control individuals and situations involving strength, mobility and agility; ability to handle sensitive inquiries from officials and the public while maintaining confidentiality required; ability to drive vehicle.

 

Knowledge of Evidenced Based Practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste and smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.