City of Waxahachie · 3 days ago
Human Services Professional I - Jail Reentry Specialist
Janesville, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCity of Waxahachie is seeking a Jail Reentry Case Manager to provide intensive case management to inmates with behavioral health needs transitioning back to the community. The role involves establishing relationships with clients, assessing their needs, and linking them to supportive services upon reentry.
GovernmentPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Provide direct support services to assigned Jail Reentry clients
Establish relationships with incarcerated clients and assess client needs and risks associated with a return to living in the community
Utilizes the ASAM to determine level of care
Create a Service/Individual Recovery Plan for all clients served based on the assessment of needs and risks
Implement case management services based on the assessment of client needs and risks. These services may include, but are not limited to: providing referrals to and coordinating services among community agencies, linking clients with employment, mental health and substance use treatment, health care benefits and other resources. Provide transportation to facilitate accessing needed resources, assisting clients with applications for public assistance programs, and assisting clients in obtaining and maintaining housing
Coordinate the provision of medication assisted treatment for individuals returning to the community
Perform other direct services as assigned
Engage in professional communication, consultation, and supervision
Participate as a member of Jail teams, communicating effectively and collaborating at all times to work toward improved outcomes for clients
Engage in supervision meetings and regularly consult with supervisors and colleagues to maximize the quality of services being delivered
Collaborate and consult with SUD internal and external service providers
Participate on community task forces and outreach efforts that support service delivery
Ensure program and medical record compliance
Complete data entry tasks as assigned to track outcomes for designated clients
Follow all state, county and departmental policies and procedures
Document client care in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines
Attend program or departmental meetings or trainings as required
Complete grant reporting and support grant writing as indicated
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in social work or related field required
Must possess and maintain a current unrestricted (not due to corrective lenses) driver's license and auto insurance pursuant to the Rock County Administrative Policy and Procedure 5.02 and 5.27
Pass background investigation
Minimum of one year of full-time experience working with adults who have severe and persistent mental illness
Preferred
Knowledge of the principles and practices of behavioral health care and co-occurring disorders, including assessment of risk and safety planning
Knowledge of criminogenic risk factors and an understanding of the specific challenges faced by individuals with mental illness or co-occurring disorders involved in criminal justice systems
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to federal and state human service programs, specifically chapters 34, 51, 75, 92, 94
Knowledge of community resources and how to effectively utilize them
Ability to plan and organize work effectively
Ability to maintain accurate, current records, and prepare clear and concise reports from them
Ability to establish and maintain effectively working relationships within the agency and community
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
Ability to perform assessments and make appropriate dispositions often under pressure
Knowledge and application of cultural competency and humility
Knowledge and application of person centered care
Ability and comfort in assessing risk and safety planning
Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and ability to utilize the principles in all interactions
Benefits
Health Insurance including our Wellness component
Sick Leave
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
Retirement
Bereavement Leave
EAP
Parking
Company
City of Waxahachie
City of Waxahachie is a government agency that focuses on utilities, human resources, economic and social development services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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