Case Manager - Jail Services

Position Summary:

The Case Manager provides transitional case management support and other various clinical services as needed to individuals in custody or recently incarcerated. This position will interact with corrections staff and clients to coordinate care and support community reintegration. Services may be provided in a jail detention setting, in the community, or in one of the program locations so the Case Manager will travel regularly throughout north central Washington.

• Provides quality case management services to clients with a behavioral health disorder who are in the criminal justice system within Chelan, Douglas, and Grant Counties
• Conducts jail services intake screenings
• Completes progress notes and other required documentation in the electronic consumer files within the required timeframe.
• Services may include referral to internal crisis teams, assisting with applying for benefits, activities of daily living, psychosocial support, service coordination and linkage, transportation, referrals for medication management and behavioral health counseling, and assistance accessing community resources and housing/
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources, coordinates consumer treatment with other providers, and initiates referrals to medical providers and other community resources when appropriate.
• May attend community partner meetings in support of care coordination
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision and skill. This position entails extensive driving within the Catholic Charities service area.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education

• Associate degree in behavioral health, social sciences, or criminal justice required

Experience

• 2 years of experience in case management or behavioral health treatment preferred

Special Skills

• Possess and utilize effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be self-motivated, work independently and as a team member
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Valid Washington State driver's license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider
• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration

Employment is conditional upon:

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
  
  

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm

Wage Range: $23.32 - $28.62 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.