Case Manager (53516)

WestCare Foundation; North Highlands (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Foundation in North Highlands, CA seeks a Full-Time Case Manager for the STOP Program to oversee a large caseload of participants transitioning from prison substance abuse programs. The role emphasizes heavy documentation, inter-agency coordination, and regional travel, with a strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct.

Requirements include a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred in related fields) and knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Excellent language and interpersonal skills.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good documentation skills.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Case management of a large caseload of participants released from prison substance abuse programs.
• Heavy documentation.
• Coordination of various services throughout several agencies.
• Travel to Community Based Providers in personal vehicle.
• In-prison presentations.
• Parole collaboration.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or its equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: North Highlands 4616 Roseville Road - North Highlands, CA 95660, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $24.15 - $28.00 Hourly, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services,

POSITION SUMMARY

Person in this position will be responsible for the case management of a large caseload of participants in the STOP Program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Case management of a large caseload of participants released from prison substance abuse programs.
• Heavy documentation.
• Coordination of various services throughout several agencies.
• Travel to Community Based Providers in personal vehicle.
• In-prison presentations.
• Parole collaboration.
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; andPerform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience and Competencies

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Excellent language and interpersonal skills.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good documentation skills.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with the criminal justice population.
• One (1) year case management experience is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
• High School diploma or its equivalent is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Not applicable for this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in an office, residential, or outpatient setting.

Regional travel is required.