Case Manager (4898-39)

Case Manager (4898-39)

Deadline to Apply:

Open Until Filled

Work Location:

River City Correctional Center

3220 Colerain Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45225

Work Hours:

80 Hours Bi-Weekly

Starting Salary:

$ 22.00 an hour

Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification):

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the social/behavioral sciences field, a working knowledge of the criminal justice system, understanding cognitive behavioral treatment and the principles of effective intervention.
• At least one-year work experience with a correctional population preferred.

Licensure and Certification Requirements

• Licensure as Social Worker, Professional Counselor or certification as Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor is preferred.
• A valid driver's license in the state of residence and proof of auto insurance upon hire and both are to be maintained throughout employment.
• CPR and First Aide Certifications are to be obtained within 6 months of hire and are to be maintained throughout employment.

Job Duties (Summary):

• Manages all aspects of individual caseload and individual case records and program records of residents assigned to them.
• Meet with Resident as required, and provides necessary communication to keep resident updated on their progress.
• Teaches class and large groups on facility curriculum.
• Provides discharge planning services to the resident to ensure success.
• Provides assessment of residents’ needs/risks to determine treatment plans.
• Performs intake procedures for new residents, which involves familiarizing these residents with rules and regulations of the facility.
• Apply behavior management system to manage residents’ behaviors.
• Performs crisis intervention services.
• Prepares written reports.
• Attends staff meetings and other related meetings as required.
• Coordinates and implements individual and group counseling services to residents.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with various treatment facilities and with the general public.
• Makes court appearances as designated.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to information obtained and processed in the operation of the facility.
• Conducts home and/or employment visits if needed.
• Transports residents to community resources as needed.

Marginal Functions

Supplements facility coverage – subject to being called into work at any time due to emergency situations and/or coverage needs.

Utilizes audio visual equipment.

Performs other related duties as required.

Positions Supervised
None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles of effective intervention including risk, need and responsivity.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of substance abuse evaluation and treatment.
• Knowledge of local treatment programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, residents’ families, co-workers, outside agencies, etc.
• Ability to gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things.
• Ability to work under stressful and demanding conditions.
• Ability to effectively manage time and organize workload.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently.

Working Conditions
Moderate noise in Correctional Facility setting.

Physical Demands

• Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping, crouching and reaching with hands and arms.
• Must be able to transfer up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to reach into file drawers in standard four-drawer filing cabinets.
• Visual ability sufficient to effectively operate a copier, facsimile machine and a computer terminal, and to read reports, correspondence and instructions.
• Hearing ability sufficient to converse with other individuals, both in person and by telephone.
• Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and by telephone.
• Ability to read and prepare reports with recommendations.

Communications
Conveys and receives information in person, over the telephone, as well as by automated means.