LEAD Case Manager

Evergreen Recovery Centers; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Evergreen Recovery Centers in Washington, DC seeks a LEAD Case Manager to respond to police referrals and provide intensive case management for individuals diverted from the criminal justice system. You will perform street outreach, engage participants at service sites, coordinate with partners, provide advocacy in court, and transport clients to appointments using agency vehicles.

A bachelor’s degree in social work or related field is preferred; Washington driver’s license and background checks

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field preferred.
• Two years’ experience with the target population or five+ years if no degree.
• Understanding of harm reduction and homelessness/behavioral health needed.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License required.
• Background check and drug test required.

Mansioni

• Respond to police referrals and provide engagement and intensive case management.
• Provide advocacy and support within the criminal justice system.
• Accompany and transport participants to appointments using agency vehicles.
• Engage participants on the street and at service facilities to establish trust.
• Collaborate with LEAD partners, service providers and housing providers.

Conoscenze

Harm reduction

Street outreach

Case management

Advocacy

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) is a collaborative project involving local police, prosecutors, public defenders, corrections officers and social service providers designed to divert individuals arrested or suspected of low-level property crimes, drug offenses and/or prostitution into social services rather than the criminal justice system. These individuals will be engaged in supportive services with the goal of reducing legal recidivism and improving quality of life. LEAD case manager respond to police referrals as well as other social contact referrals within the Everett and Lynnwood city limits. LEAD Case Managers will also provide engagement and intensive case management for eligible and willing participants for this diversion program. Primary responsibilities include providing screening, outreach, long-term engagement and supportive services for participants through intensive case management activities and collaboration with LEAD partners, service providers, housing providers and other community organizations. The case manager will engage participants on the street and at social service provider facilities to establish a working relationship and offer services. Provide advocacy and support for participants within the criminal justice system including court appearances and written communication. Accompany and transport participants to appointments as needed using company vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other human services-related field preferred. Undergraduate degree related to social services or behavioral health and two years’ experience working directly with this population or five or more years of relevant experience working directly with this population may be substituted for educational requirement. Understanding of harm reduction along with a demonstrated passion for serving individuals experiencing homelessness and co-occurring disorders required. Street outreach experience providing services and resources to the populations we serve a plus. Valid Washington State Driver’s License (local travel on behalf of the Agency is a job requirement). Must be able to pass a Washington State Patrol criminal background check and pre-employment drug test.

10 hour shiftMonday - Thursday 1030am-9pm

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance