CASE MANAGER

GRADE: 10

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

LOCATION: Martinsburg, WV

DEPARTMENT: Day Report Center

KIND OF WORK:
The Case Manager is intended to support identified individuals who have a history of being convicted of a felony crime coupled with a need for substance use treatment and/or are at risk of re-offending. The Case Manager will adhere to the Core Correctional Practices: Effective Reinforcement, Effective Disapproval, Effective Use of Authority, Quality Interpersonal Relationships, Cognitive Restructuring, Anti-criminal Modeling, Structured Learning/Skill Building, and Problem Solving Techniques, and will adhere to the Risk, Need, Responsivity Principle. The Case Manager will communicate with court officials, probation and parole officers in order to maintain continuity of services, and must be able to effectively communicate with other professionals. The Case Manager can be characterized as someone who understands substance use, co-occurring/co-existing disorders and the varying manifestations associated with such disorders. The Case manager will engage and collaborate with all available community resources to prevent the need for involuntary commitment or re-offense, improve community integration, and promote recovery by addressing the often complex needs of eligible individuals. The Case Manager will be responsible for providing assessments, establishing treatment plans, and will monitor and hold offenders accountable for attending required treatment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Provide ongoing supervision and rehabilitative services to an assigned caseload of 25-30 clients.
• Duties include, but are not limited to: Level of Service/Case Management Inventory assessments, drug screening, community supervision, convening groups, case management, and individual assistance.
• Maintain contact with community resources and refer clients, as necessary.
• Prepare treatment plans for clients based upon LSCMI score and hold offenders accountable for participating in required treatment.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and documents.
• Maintain the Community Corrections Information System database.
• Maintain the OCMS database.
• Transport clients using County vehicle.
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or human behavioral sciences.
• Knowledge of principles of DRC, court system, criminal justice, counseling, adult education and vocational education, as well as probation, parole and corrections work.
• Knowledge of state laws, rules, and cases affecting probation, parole, and corrections.
• Knowledge of local community structure and resources.
• Ability to work within the community and to use available resources.
• Ability to maintain records, make oral and written reports and assessment to the courts and local resources.
• Skilled in Motivational Interviewing techniques and knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model.
• Computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to build relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and convincing abilities.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed instructions.
• Proficient personal computer skills using spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
• Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, and repetitive motions.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
• The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess valid driver’s license.
• Special interest in and enthusiasm towards helping individuals overcome their addiction problems.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Berkeley County Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.