CASE MANAGER
Geo Reentry Services
Job Info
Facility: RS GREELEY CO
Compensation Base: $17.50
Compensation Bonus (if applicable):
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Summary:
- Manages a caseload of client cases by administering the policies and procedures of the program as directed by the contracting agency and the Program Manager or Supervising Case Manager. Learns, uses and models principles of the “What Works” system through evidence-based practices in all interactions with clients and other staff members. Reports on program operations to ensure that all requirements of the criminal justice system are met. Trains and assists less experienced case managers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Manages a client caseload using principles of the “What Works” system.
- Conducts risk/need assessments and creates individual treatment plans for each assigned client. Meets regularly with clients and documents clients’ progress or regress in Company database.
- Conducts orientation meetings with new clients to explain program rules and regulations. Verbally explains the client contract in detail to ensure that the client understands his/her responsibilities. Installs electronic monitoring equipment on new clients when necessary.
- Sets client schedules and specifies all approved activities based on sentencing information. Approves temporary schedule changes for approved activities.
- Collects client fees on an on-going basis when required. Notifies the Program Manager of delinquent fees.
- Monitors client compliance with alcohol and/or drug counseling when required.
- Reports all program violations to the appropriate agency or official via the established reporting parameters.
- May review daily summaries each morning and forwards reports to the appropriate agency as required.
- Trouble-shoots equipment problems and relays technical problems to Program Manager for resolution.
- Trains newly hired case manages to ensure they have the tools and information necessary to perform their jobs in compliance with company policies.
- Reports on the status of program operations regularly to ensure all necessary documentation is prepared for court review.
- Represents the company in contacts with elected officials and other public figures in the criminal justice system.
- May facilitate psycho-educational/behavior modification groups each week. Documents clients’ attendance, participation and progress in Company database.
- May testify in court regarding clients’ compliance with court orders.
- May screen clients at jail for entry into the program.
- May be required to learn and develop proficiency in Client Administrator’s duties, including opening and closing the office, and performing client intakes, check-ins, breath analysis and drug screens, to provide backup when necessary.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services discipline or equivalent experience preferred. (A Bachelor’s degree a must when required by contractual obligations or may be required for Re-Entry offices.)
- Substance abuse or domestic violence certification or the ability to become certified preferred.
- Experience managing a caseload
- One year experience as a Monitor or two years of work experience in a related field preferred.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not mandatory.
- Familiar with community corrections systems and current community corrections practices.
- Familiar with community work force needs, public and private agencies and employment services.
- Ability to write clear concise reports in English using correct grammar.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages.
- Must be able to react quickly and appropriately in an emergency situation.
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- Basic and Additional Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Spousal and Dependent Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts, and Voluntary Benefits such as Critical Illness, Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance and Legal/Identity Theft coverage
- Other employee benefit programs including 50% company match of the first 5% an employee contributes their 401(k)
- Paid time off, sick time, paid holidays
- Employee stock purchase plan providing a 5% discount
- Employee assistance program
- Health and Wellness programs
- Bereavement Pay
- Jury Duty Pay
- Tuition reimbursement,
- Partnerships with local colleges, and professional educational leave.
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