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Case Manager
Full Time Employee Gainesville, GA, US
JOB SUMMARY:
This position provides administrative, clerical, and case management support to the Program Coordinator within Treatment Services. The incumbent prepares, updates, and maintains participant files; manages program databases; coordinates participant services; schedules community service and drug screening; maintains confidentiality of participant and office information; and provides accurate reporting to support program operations and grant requirements. [If assigned to Drug Court, all case managers will also work closely with senior case manager regarding daily tasks as it relates to Drug Court.]
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate participant job search requirements.
- Track compliance with program sanctions and community service requirements.
- Schedule participant drug screening and ensure accurate tracking of results and compliance.
- Facilitate program orientation for new program participants.
- Serve as initial point of contact for participant calls and office visits, including medication approvals, address changes, and leave requests.
- Notify participants of program sanctions and tracks incentives and sanctions.
- Prepare, update, and maintain participant files in accordance with agency policy.
- Maintain accurate participant demographic and program status data for grant reporting.
- Maintain program database and ensure timely, accurate updates.
- Track participant fee collection, maintain documentation, and prepare program deposits per agency policy.
- Obtain and maintain accurate information from treatment providers.
- Maintain confidentiality of all participants and office information as required by federal law.
- Attend status review meetings and court sessions as scheduled.
- Prepare court spreadsheets, certificates, cards, incentives, and related materials.
- Prepare program graduation materials, including certificates, programs, and refreshments.
- Provide accurate reports to the Program Coordinator to support grant objectives.
- Develop individualized case plans with each participant.
- Facilitate regular meetings with program participants to review case plan goals.
- Provide community resources to participants when necessary.
- Maintain home visit records for Community Policing teams and enter information into the agency database.
- Assist with drug screen collection as needed.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, external agencies, and the public.
- Operate a personal computer and various software applications, including database systems and office productivity tools.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- · Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Two years of case management experience preferred with knowledge of criminal justice, substance use disorder, mental health, and/or child abuse/neglect cases or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- · Background in or understanding of addictions and mental health preferred.
- · Must be familiar with HIPAA and Federal Confidentiality guidelines.
Licenses and Certifications
- · Must maintain all professionally related certifications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- County organizational structure and Treatment Services operations.
- Must be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
- Criminal justice, substance use disorder, mental health, and case management processes.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, preferred for DUI Court.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with personal computers, databases, and related software applications.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relations.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Provide accurate reporting and documentation.
- Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Physical Ability
Essential functions continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position; operate a computer and office machinery; think analytically; handle stress; concentrate; remember details; observe; make decisions; adjust to change; direct others; meet deadlines; stay organized; use math/calculations; and type.
Functions frequently require moving about the office and transporting items up to 10 lbs.
Functions occasionally require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, pushing/pulling, and repetitive use of hands/arms/legs. Incumbents may be required to be on-call and work irregular hours.
Sensory Requirements
Essential functions require effective verbal and written communication and hand-eye coordination for equipment use.
Essential functions require the ability to work independently or with others in an office environment