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Blount Jail to Work Case Manager

Helen Ross McNabb Center

Maryville, TN

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Behavioral Health, Case Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Criminal Justice, Crisis Intervention, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Diversity, Documentation, Driver's License, Ecology, Emergency Services, Employee Relations, Grant Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Law Enforcement, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medications, Meeting Minutes, On Call, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Psychology, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Service Delivery, Social Work, Sociology, Substance Abuse, Team Player, Time Management, Women's Health
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Maryville, TN
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Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?
Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?

You have a lot of choices in where you work make the decision to work where you are valued!

Join the McNabb Center Team as the Blount Jail to Work Case Manager today!

The Blount Jail to Work Case Manager

Duties:
  • The Jail to Work case manager will facilitate groups, provide weekly case management, and interface with community agencies and referral sources to coordinate care.
  • Any other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate.
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
  • The Jail to Work Case Manager in Blount County serves as a case manager that provides case coordination using a social model approach to a predetermined number of adult women.
  • The case manager provides information and referral, agency linkage, advocacy, and follow-up services as defined by the Program Case Manager Service Plan for female inmates at the Blount County Jail.
  • The case manager must embrace the key values of recovery and case management: empowerment, normalization, rehabilitation, and continuity of care.
  • The holder of this position will be required to do the following and other responsibilities as assigned by his/her direct supervisor.
  • Must maintain appropriate chart records and document case management and group meeting notes per agency standards.
  • Must complete all documentation in a timely manner and according to agency standards.
  • Must participate in direct supervision with program supervisor and director, as necessary.
  • Must interface with community agencies and referral sources to coordinate care.
  • Must provide Medication monitoring, therapeutic support and crisis intervention as needed.
  • Must participate in weekly treatment team meetings with relevant staff for coordination of care.
  • Must uphold professional ethical standards and centers policy and procedures as well as CARF standards.
  • Case manager may be required to work a flex shift based on the needs of the program participants.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT
  • This position operates in the office, Jail to Work group rooms, and in the community.
  • The Jail to Work participants will attend groups in assigned group rooms.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1. Daily Staff Responsibilities
  • Facilitate groups and organizes activities for groups.
  • Facilitate IOP.
  • Participate in crisis planning.
  • Participate in case management.
  • Completes staff daily duties assigned by supervisor before the end of each shift.
  • Maintain participant schedule to give participants an effective daily structure for optimum progress.
  • Provide structure and accountability for female participants.
  • Perform Urine Drug Screens as needed.
  • Empower participants to progress towards Independency.
  • Provide direct service delivery for participants: days, nights, weekends, and holidays required.
  • Provide 24-7 programming for female Jail to Work participants.
  • Provide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed.
  • Interact and coordinate with law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies as well as outside facilitators.
  • Provide transportation and case management services in Blount County and possible surrounding counties to include employment placement, support, relapse prevention and linkage and referrals.
  • Assist with job placement.
  • Conduct three-month follow up for all participants after program completion.
2. Complete all documentation in compliance with CARF and Center Standards.
  • Complete treatment plans.
  • Complete group logs, progress notes, and other requested documentation on time according to agency standards.
  • Compile data for Quality Assurance for program.
  • Keep participant record and files up-to-date.
  • Facilitate and assist in Recovery Home program as needed.
  • Utilize center-wide and community resources as needed for client benefit.
  • Assist in grant writing.
3. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Must be punctual and maintain good attendance record.
  • Maintain a strong line of communication with all staff to effectively and safely provide assistance to the people we serve.
  • Demonstrate willingness to promote a harmonious work environment by maintaining a positive and professional working relationship with all staff members and supervisors.
  • Be able to work a split shift schedule.
  • Ability to utilize personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business.
  • Maintain a dependable vehicle and certified driver status at all times while employed.
  • Provide transportation to and from work for program participants.
  • Assists in other programs as needed.
  • Able to be on call one week a month.
  • Must be able to work at least one weekend a month.
  • Communicate and approach conflict in a problem solving and professional manner with all staff members and supervisors.
COMPENSATION:
  • Starting salary for this position is approximately $18.97/hr based on relevant experience and education.
Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday 12pm to 9pm with a 1-hour lunch.
Travel:
  • Must be capable of driving a van and transporting clients in personal vehicle.
Equipment/Technical Competency:
  • Must also have the ability to communicate effectively and possess good time management and organizational skills.
  • Must be computer literate and have ability to communicate effectively (oral and written communication.)
Equipment/Technology:
  • Must be computer literate and have ability to communicate effectively (oral and written communication.)
QUALIFICATIONS - Blount Jail to Work Case Manager

Experience / Knowledge:
  • Preference given to applicant with one-year experience in the social work and addictions field and/or behavioral health and criminal justice setting required.
  • Additional experience utilizing trauma-informed practices with female clients who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.
  • Experience with addiction, motivational interviewing and re-entry programming preferred.
Education / License:
  • Must have at least a Bachelor's degree.
  • Preference given to applicant with 1 year experience in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work, sociology, addictions, or a behavioral science field with course work or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and mental disabilities.
Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to effectively and ethically coordinate care for adult women.
  • Ability to present professionally and work within a team format to plan, implement, and evaluate successful interventions.
  • Ability to work within a team format to meet positive goals for adult women and interface with other agencies involved in the ecology of the individual.
  • Must be capable of assisting in utilizing nonviolent methods of crisis intervention including therapeutic holding.
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, and standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching required.
  • This position also requires knowledge and certification in, as well as, adequate implementation of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, running, and walking.
  • Physical de-escalation techniques will only be implemented at Helen Ross McNabb Center facilities; not in community settings.
  • Lifting up to 50lbs.
  • Valid driver's licenses.
  • This position also requires utilizing a personal, dependable vehicle, as well as Center van to conduct Center business.
  • The employee must have an F endorsement on his or her Driver's License to be available to transport individuals as needed.
Location:
  • Blount County, Tennessee

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws . click apply for full job details

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