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Re-Entry Case Manager

BRIDGES

10/5/2021

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Provide Case Management SAMHSA Re-entry Program for individuals returning from MYS Correctional Facilities.  Assist persons in a person-centered manner to increase stabilization, reduce criminogenic thinking and behavior and to connect participants to necessary community resources.

General

  • Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years’ experience in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field
  • A valid NY State Driver’s License and ability to drive and an acceptable driving record for agency insurance coverage are required. Must be able to travel locally and regionally for meetings.
  • All responsibilities for this position should be carried out with the Mission and Goals of the agency in mind; including interactions with people who come to us for assistance, members of the public, representatives from other agencies and county offices, as well as with co-workers in daily office functioning.
  • Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforce adherence to requirements, and advise management on needed actions.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and protect Agency operations by keeping information confidential and secured.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; review professional publications; establish personal networks; participate in professional societies.
  • Adhere to all Agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to corporate compliance, personnel and fiscal policies and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain a strong attention to detail, ensure work is accurate and complete, and adhere to all established deadlines.
  • Effectively and professionally interact with all levels of associates.
  • Excellent interpersonal, active listening, observation, analytical, problem-recognition and problem solving skills.

Job Specific

  • Certified Thinking for Change (T4C) Facilitator per DCJS
  • Domestic Violence Training
  • Interactive Journaling
  • Administration of GPRA
  • Understanding of NICs’ Transition from Prison to Community Model
  • Ability to communicate with Behavioral Health providers, County and state agencies, specifically Parole and Probation Officers.
  • Understanding of SAMHSA, DOCCS, and local County Corrections regulations/ language
  • Advocate for persons we serve as appropriate
  • Reduce stigma for persons served in our community
  • Use People First Language
  • Communicate with Behavioral Health Providers, vocational, educational providers, County and State Agencies specifically DOCCS and other community providers
  • Engages and empowers participants towards pro-social supports and person-centered goals
  • Provides case-managed services to individuals for successful community re-entry of those release from State Correctional Facilities to meet stabilization and criminogenic needs
  • Process referrals and manages all case file documentations for Re-entry Program.
  • Responsible or CRTF procedures from Pre-release through DCJS provided milestones
  • Keeps strong communications with RCDAO, Parole Officers and Director of Integrations Services
  • Attends workgroups, collaborative and case conferences at supervisor’s request
  • Be responsible for accurate reporting for the CRTF/RCDAO
  • Additional duties and responsibilities per Supervisor as needed
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite office products
  • Satisfactory background check required Candidate will be required to disclose associations and/or family members currently incarcerated or under any type of Community Supervision in NYS
  • Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
  • Strong leadership skills with an ability to delegate appropriate responsibilities
  • Efficient with Time Management and organizational skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Keep stringent case file documentation and group attendance records
  • Comply with all SAMHSA reporting in a timely manner
  • Maintain all data generated and share with Grant staff as needed.
  • Required to disclose associations and/or family members currently incarcerated or under any type of Community Supervision in NYS.