Case Manager – Jail (Project Position)

Wisconsin Counties; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago County Jail is hiring a full-time case manager in its Behavioral Health Division. The role provides screenings, assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning and crisis intervention for vulnerable individuals in the jail.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human services, social work, or psychology, with preference for Substance Use experience. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the county are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human services, social work, psychology or related field.
• Prior training and experience in Substance Use preferred.
• Must have the capacity to freely move in the community and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Completes needs assessments for individuals in the Winnebago County Jail who are identified as vulnerable and links consumers to services.
• Provides weekly or as-needed contact to assess progress toward discharge planning goals.
• Aids with discharge planning in collaboration with Behavioral Health Services and other staff.
• Performs needs assessments promptly and links consumers to identified services.
• Ensures compliance with applicable DHS and county regulations.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date clinical records and submits referrals and information as needed.
• Protects consumer confidentiality at all times.
• Interprets DHS policies and jail procedures and applies Trauma Informed Care principles.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma Informed Care

Conflict resolution

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human services, social work, psychology

Job description

LOCATION: Winnebago County Jail

HIRING RANGE: $61,315 – $68,128/Yr.

STATUS: Full Time

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

WORK HOURS: M – F, 8am-4:30pm

DEPARTMENT: Human Services – Behavioral Health Division

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:

Functions as a case manager for individuals placed in the Winnebago County Jail. Provides screenings, assessments, treatment, discharge planning, and crisis intervention for the most vulnerable in the jail.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Completes needs assessments for individuals placed in the Winnebago County Jail who are identified as vulnerable. Acts as an information and referral agent for consumers requesting services and makes formal referral by contacting other agencies and providing reason for referral.
• 2. Provides weekly or as necessary contact with individuals in the jail to assess progress towards discharge planning goals.
• 3. Aids with discharge planning for those identified as vulnerable in the Winnebago County Jail. Works in conjunction with all Behavioral Health Services staff and other department staff as applicable.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 1. Performs needs assessments in a timely, efficient, and effective manner and links consumers with the identified service based on the identified needs.
• 2. Ensures compliance with federal, state and county mandates including DHS 75, DHS 34, DHS 62 and other applicable regulations.
• 3. Performs case management responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner as evidenced by complete and up-to-date clinical records on individuals for whom the case manager is assigned.
• 4. Ensures timely completion and submission of necessary reporting and completion and submission of referral and clinical information when appropriate to contracted treatment.
• 5. Ensures that consumer confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• 6. Interprets department of Human Services policies and procedures as well as Winnebago County Jail policy and procedures.
• 7. Applies Trauma Informed Care principles and practices and a strong commitment to fostering a positive, healthy work culture.
• 8. Addresses and resolves conflict and manages stress in a professional manner, including actively engaging in professional and personal activities which help mitigate the impact of secondary traumatic stress
• 9. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

• 1. Reports to the SUD Supervisor.
• 2. Works with the multidisciplinary team.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION:

• 1. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, or like field.
• 2. Prior training and experience in the Substance Use field preferred.
• 3. Must have the capacity to freely move in the community (such as through possession of a valid driver’s license or other means) including access to a vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 1. Knowledge of alcohol and other drug use and family illness concepts.
• 2. Knowledge of county service resources.
• 3. Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing.
• 4. Knowledge of legislation affecting behavioral health field and consumers including consumer confidentiality, civil commitments, intoxicated driver program and other related legislation, and the ability to apply this knowledge to specific situations.
• 5. Ability to stay abreast of changing consumer needs and changing resources in and outside of the Department of Human Services service system.
• 6. Working knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed Care preferred.
• 7. Ability to effectively address and resolve conflict and to manage stress in a professional manner.
• 8. Ability to work unscheduled hours, including some evening as needed.
• 9. Ability to access persons served and their support services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Ability to perform most work from a sedentary position, sit for extended periods of time, frequently stand and walk.
• 2. Ability to function in situations encountered in a normal office setting.
• 3. Ability to use standard office equipment including telephone, computer, printer, photocopier, and scanner.
• 4. Ability to travel to other County departments and locations.