Community Service Representative - STOP

HealthRIGHT 360; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

15 paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

HealthRIGHT 360, a network of programs across California, seeks a Case Management professional to support the STOP Area Six initiative in the San Diego region. You will manage a caseload of CDCR clients, develop CMPs, and coordinate transitions from custody to community-based care.

You will also arrange placements, monitor progress, document thoroughly in electronic systems, and collaborate with parole and community providers to connect clients with needed services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with criminal justice population.
• SUD treatment/recovery program experience.
• First Aid and CPR certified within 30 days of employment.
• Possess a valid CA driver’s license.
• Familiarity with community corrections systems and current practices.
• Ability to enter data into various electronic systems with accuracy.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an average assigned caseload of CDCR clients and supports treatment goals.
• Develops and monitors Case Management Plans (CMP) and links to internal/external resources.
• Maintains progress notes and exit/aftercare plans; prepares referrals to community programs.
• Arranges placements, transportation, and matches inmates to appropriate care levels.
• Completes timely documentation in electronic systems and coordinates with supervisory staff.
• And perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Criminal justice population

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

High school diploma with SUD certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

Benefits And Perks

• HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
• Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.The required work schedule for this position is:

Job Summary

HealthRIGHT 360, a family of programs, is located across 13 different counties in California. HealthRIGHT 360 provides an array of medical and behavioral health services to some of the most vulnerable populations, ranging from primary care, mental health services, detox, substance use disorder treatment in both residential and outpatient settings, and transitional services for the criminal justice population. The Specialized Treatment for Optimized Programming (STOP) Area Six Program connects California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation inmates and parolees to comprehensive, evidence-based programming and services during their transition into the community, with priority given to those participants who are within their first year of release and who have been assessed to as a moderate to high risk to reoffend. Area Six includes San Diego, Orange, and Imperial counties. STOP subcontracts with detoxification, licensed residential treatment programs, outpatient programs, professional services, and reentry and recovery housing throughout the program area to assist participants with reentry and recovery resources.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management Responsibilities:

Maintains an average assigned caseload of twenty-five (25) CDCR clients, or more depending on needs. Provides learning experience opportunities and offers clinical support to assist clients in meeting their treatment goals. Develops Case Management Plans (CMP) for clients. Develops and monitors clients’ progress relative to their CMP through all of phases of the program and links them to both internal and external resources based on their treatment needs. Maintains progress notes in clients’ files. Keeps AOR apprised of clients’ progress and develops exit and aftercare plans. Assists with appropriate referrals to community programming. Assists in development of transition plans and keeps CDCR Releasing Institution staff apprised of the community transition plan. Travels to CBPs, sometimes requiring overnight stays, to provide outreach, case management, and assessment services. Corresponds with AOR and assigns authorization for readmissions and client transfers. Assists with training of new hires.

Placement Responsibilities:

Assesses, schedules, and coordinates placements of referrals into appropriate community placements. Coordinates transportation with Transportation Coordinator. Matches inmates to the appropriate level of care within a network of sub-contracted CBPs. Screens paperwork for possible obstacles to treatment provision. Receives transitional plans from CDCR and County institutions. Conducts daily communication with Parole Agents. Conducts STOP outreach presentations within the community and various prison yards as needed, at times requiring overnight stays, to educate inmates on resources available upon release. Coordinates with other STOP Areas for referrals outside of STOP Area 6. Identifies community capacity needs. Revises and submits placement requests.

Documentation Responsibilities:

Maintains accurate and comprehensive files on prospective and current clients. Maintains accurate records by entering data into various electronic systems in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360 and/or CDCR to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements. Helps ensure the accuracy, confidentiality and timeliness of all incident reports submitted. Contacts CBPs to request timely and sufficient reports. Reports urgent incidents to supervisor. Contacts AOR for additional information as needed.

And perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field OR high school diploma or equivalent with valid substance use disorder (SUD) registration/certification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with criminal justice population.
• SUD treatment/recovery program experience.
• First Aid and CPR certified within 30 days of employment.
• Possess a valid CA driver’s license.
• Familiarity with community corrections systems and current community corrections practices.
• Familiarity with community-based programs.
• Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team and to work with clients of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work within a frequently changing project scope while maintaining overall direction and structured priorities.
• Bilingual preferred.

HealthRIGHT 360 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the compensation range is based on factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and organizational compensation practices. In addition to salary, HealthRIGHT 360 offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements

The compensation range listed reflects the expected pay for this position based on the primary work location. Actual compensation may vary depending on geographic location and applicable state or local pay transparency requirements.

HealthRIGHT 360 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities through fair and equitable recruitment, hiring, compensation, development, and advancement practices.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Must complete a background check and Live Scan.