Jail Case Manager: Discharge Planning & Recovery Support

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

Job summary

Winnebago County Jail seeks a Case Manager - Jail (Project Position) to provide screenings, assessments, treatment, discharge planning, and crisis intervention for vulnerable individuals in custody.

The role requires coordinating discharge planning with Behavioral Health staff, completing needs assessments, maintaining confidential records, and ensuring compliance with applicable DHS regulations while delivering compassionate, trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, or like field.
• Experience in Substance Use field preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides weekly or as necessary contact with individuals in the jail to assess progress towards discharge planning goals.
• 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.

Skills

Substance use knowledge

County services knowledge

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral health legislation

Trauma-informed care

Conflict resolution

Stress management

Evening hours availability

Community access

Education

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

Job description

Winnebago County Jail seeks a Case Manager - Jail (Project Position) to provide screenings, assessments, treatment, discharge planning, and crisis intervention for vulnerable individuals in custody.

The role requires coordinating discharge planning with Behavioral Health staff, completing needs assessments, maintaining confidential records, and ensuring compliance with applicable DHS regulations while delivering compassionate, trauma-informed care.