Case Manager (4898-39)

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County, Ohio is seeking a dedicated behavioral health professional to oversee residents' caseload and program records in a correctional facility. You will assess needs, plan treatment, and coordinate counseling services while maintaining confidentiality and coordinating with community resources.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral sciences, knowledge of the criminal justice system, and experience with a correctional population is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral sciences; knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• At least one year of work experience with a correctional population preferred.
• Licensure as Social Worker, Professional Counselor or certification as Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of individual caseload and program records for residents.
• Meet with residents and communicate progress updates.
• Teach classes and large groups on facility curriculum.
• Provide discharge planning services to ensure successful transition.
• Assess residents’ needs to determine treatment plans.
• Perform intake procedures for new residents and orient to rules.
• Apply behavior management to residents’ behavior.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Attend staff and related meetings as required.
• Coordinate and implement individual and group counseling services.
• Establish relationships with treatment facilities and the public.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information.

Skills

Intervention principles

Crisis intervention

Substance abuse evaluation

Local treatment programs

Relationship building

Data handling

Time management

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences

Job description

Work Hours:

80 Hours Bi-Weekly

Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification):

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the social/behavioral sciences field, a working knowledge of the criminal justice system, understanding cognitive behavioral treatment and the principles of effective intervention.


• At least one-year work experience with a correctional population preferred.

Licensure and Certification Requirements

• Licensure as Social Worker, Professional Counselor or certification as Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor is preferred.


• A valid driver's license in the state of residence and proof of auto insurance upon hire and both are to be maintained throughout employment.


• CPR and First Aide Certifications are to be obtained within 6 months of hire and are to be maintained throughout employment.

Job Duties (Summary):

• Manages all aspects of individual caseload and individual case records and program records of residents assigned to them.


• Meet with Resident as required, and provides necessary communication to keep resident updated on their progress.


• Teaches class and large groups on facility curriculum.


• Provides discharge planning services to the resident to ensure success.


• Provides assessment of residents’ needs/risks to determine treatment plans.


• Performs intake procedures for new residents, which involves familiarizing these residents with rules and regulations of the facility.


• Apply behavior management system to manage residents’ behaviors.


• Performs crisis intervention services.


• Attends staff meetings and other related meetings as required.


• Coordinates and implements individual and group counseling services to residents.


• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with various treatment facilities and with the general public.


• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to information obtained and processed in the operation of the facility.


• Conducts home and/or employment visits if needed.


• Transports residents to community resources as needed.

Marginal Functions

Supplements facility coverage – subject to being called into work at any time due to emergency situations and/or coverage needs.

Performs other related duties as required.

Positions Supervised

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles of effective intervention including risk, need and responsivity.


• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.


• Knowledge of substance abuse evaluation and treatment.


• Knowledge of local treatment programs.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, residents’ families, co-workers, outside agencies, etc.


• Ability to gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things.


• Ability to work under stressful and demanding conditions.


• Ability to effectively manage time and organize workload.


• Skill in oral and written communication.


• Ability to work independently.

Working Conditions

Moderate noise in Correctional Facility setting.

Physical Demands

• Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping, crouching and reaching with hands and arms.


• Must be able to transfer up to 40 pounds.


• Ability to reach into file drawers in standard four-drawer filing cabinets.


• Visual ability sufficient to effectively operate a copier, facsimile machine and a computer terminal, and to read reports, correspondence and instructions.


• Hearing ability sufficient to converse with other individuals, both in person and by telephone.


• Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and by telephone.


• Ability to read and prepare reports with recommendations.

Communications

Conveys and receives information in person, over the telephone, as well as by automated means.