Case Manager

This position is responsible for providing casework to program clients. The core position focus is assisting clients with reentry while recording client progress and maintaining documentation. Responsibilities and Duties Assist clients in creating and updating program plans, including short and long-term goals, through established policies and procedures. Documents program services and ensures records are complete according to established best practices. Conducts individual or group sessions as needed for high-achieving program performance. Manages and implements approved daily and weekly accountability plans. Assists clients with personal, family, financial, employment, crisis management, health, substance abuse, and education matters. Maintains client files with required agency paperwork and completes all paperwork efficiently. Coordinates client-specific requests associated with the reentry process. Coordinates release planning with the Program Review Team (PRT). Prepares and maintains essential documents associated with the role. Monitors client actions and advises the review team accordingly. Assess clients using the Ohio Risk Assessment System - Supplemental Reentry Tool (ORAS-SRT) or a similar assessment tool within five working days of the client's arrival. Coordinates client's Individualized Program Plan (IPP) with the Employment Placement Specialist, client, client's family, and other essential parties, and utilizing information gathered via the ORAS assessment and review of the client's case file. Recommends remedial action or sanctions in response to non-compliance. Manages client status in the electronic monitoring program (EMP). Ensures appropriate schedules and information are current in the EMP's software. Reviews the EMP's dashboard for caseload at least once per shift and responds accordingly. Conducts and documents weekly timeline reviews with clients in the EMP. Monitors and participates in drug and alcohol diversion processes as required. Performs off-site home and employment verifications Professional Qualifications and Work Experience The required education, experience, and qualifications for Case Manager is a four-year degree in social services, human services, criminal justice, or behavioral science program from an accredited college or university. At a minimum, one year of experience must be working in human services, corrections, or community-based services. Work experience may be substituted for academic studies by exchanging one year of work experience in a related field for one year of academic education. The total work experience needed in lieu of the combination of education and work experience is five years. Proven ability to effectively communicate, manage time, and multi-task in an effort to serve our clients. Requires the ability to work with individuals with criminal, asocial, and addictive personality types. Must be knowledgeable of community resources, the local employment market, available education, training, and vocational resources or be able to develop such knowledge Ability to work with computers and the applicable software typically used in this line of work Physically able to reach, stretch, bend, and walk during the daily routine, with the ability to stand for long lengths of time Certifications and Licenses Valid driver's license and appropriate liability insurance. Positions in this classification may be required to travel and work at multiple sites on a regular basis First Aid / CPR / AED certification completed within the probationary period and maintained throughout employment The above statements are intended to describe the general work tasks expected from the individual assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions This position requires approval from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The BOP will conduct an NCIC check as part of their vetting process PREA compliance and background must be completed prior to interaction with any BOP clients.