Case Manager-Skills Trainer- Jail Diversion

Options for Southern Oregon; Grants Pass (OR); Sur place; USD 3 700 - 4 600; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Family medical

Dental

Long term disability

403(b) with 6% match

Paid time off up to 208 hours + 11hols

Rural health loan repayment

Bilingual premium (Spanish)

Afterhours coverage pay

Résumé du poste

Options for Southern Oregon seeks a Jail Diversion Case Manager/Skills Trainer to provide recovery-focused services for individuals with serious mental illness. The role uses jail in-reach strategies and community supports, actively engaging partner agencies and guiding clients into needed services and treatment plans.

You will teach life skills, coordinate access to resources, and implement client plans, with traveling between sites and transportation of clients as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must be a QMHA on MHACBO registry or eligible to register.
• Must pass state and law enforcement background checks and have a valid OR driver’s license.
• Proficiency with MS Office and EHR systems preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist clients in accessing community resources and develop transition plans.
• Coordinate jail diversion and other program services; liaison with partners.
• Teach life skills (money management, self-regulation, interpersonal skills) and assist with transportation.
• Manage caseload and drive to multiple sites as required.

Formation

Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in a human services field

Outils

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

MS Office (Word)

Driver’s license

Description du poste

This position includes a program pay rate differential that is equivalent to $4,160 per year!!! (prorated based on FTE status).

Benefits include:

• Family medical, dental, long term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.
• Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus 11 paid holidays annually.

Position may be eligible for Rural Health loan repayment visit for more information.

Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of “High Intermediate”.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Participation in coverage for a rotating 24-hour afterhours line is required and compensated.

Overview

Provides recovery-focused services to people with serious mental illness, using jail in-reach strategies and following evidence-based practices with clients engaged in community services. Actively outreaches to partner agencies and individuals in the community to engage individuals into needed services and supports. Facilitates and coordinates access to these services and supports within the community. Implements client treatment plans.

Responsibilities

The Jail Diversion Case Manager/Skills Trainer assists clients in accessing community resources while teaching skills for client linkage of community resources. Helps to develop transition plans for incarcerated individuals and coordinates jail diversion, PSRB and other program-specific services. Teaches life skills such as money management, emotional self-regulation, good interpersonal skills, self-advocacy and utilizing public transportation. Liaisons with community partners providing education on Options behavioral health services and facilitating access to these services. The majority of services are delivered in the community. Manages time and caseload effectively. Transports clients to facilitate client-directed services, travels between sites and is required to drive.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in a human services field OR three years of experience providing services in a similar setting with individuals who have emotional and/or mental and/or developmental disabilities, OR a combination of education and experience that provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the job.

Must be a QMHA on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry.

-OR-

Meet Eligibility Qualifications To Register With MHACBO.

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Candidates must be able to use e‑mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.

Must pass both a state‑required background check and a modified law enforcement background check, and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record to transport clients. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination 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.