Senior Case Management SpecialistCOSSUP

Bachelors degree in psychology social services or related area and minimum of two years in a legal clinical or case management setting required or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.

Must have a valid drivers license.

Masters degree preferred.

Supervisory experience is preferred.

Licensure or certification in clinical substance abuse or court management field preferred.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or allinclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Acts as case manager for connecting participants to treatment social services public benefits and other wraparound services. May also provide treatment and other community referrals at the request of judges.

Conducts initial assessments and completes steps required in evaluating new participants if the Court Coordinator is not available or assigns duty.

Develops and maintains network of referral and community relations related to the treatment of participants.

Attends and participates in all weekly status review meetings and court sessions and compiles weekly updates on court participants to provide to the court team during the weekly team meeting; reports violations progress and clinical recommendations for treatment.

Responsible for developing goals strategies and objectives related to the individual treatment plans.

Conducts evidencebased group therapy sessions to meet identified needs of participant population.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of counseling theory and techniques.

Develops and implements appropriate therapeutic activities and/or programs.

Addresses issues identified in the individualized service plan and focuses on adjustment problems that occur at the workplace home school or family as appropriate.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the group process and provides psychoeducational instruction in areas such as social skills communication skills parenting skills mental illness management and relapse prevention.

Provides coordinated treatment for both mental illness and substance use disorders and possesses a thorough knowledge of mental illness/substance abuse/developmental disabilities.

Maintains participants files in the Stateapproved case management database and assists with the collection of statutorily mandated data points to ensure compliance and to capture the structure and goals of the Accountability Court.

Ensures compliance with federal state and locals laws and county codes.

Answers telephone records and distributes messages and assists the general public with issues related to the Accountability Court. Performs various routine clerical duties such as filing copying and sending faxes etc.

Assists with training and informational sessions for law enforcement probation officers attorneys and others on the terms of participation program requirements and common issues and signs of mental illness.

Provide needs assessment services to participants to determine necessary social services required by participants including but not limited to health and life skills training housing job readiness personal financial management and educational enrollment.

May act as a designated third party representative or similar role for participants to assist in their applications for Social Security disability or similar services.

Makes appropriate referrals and documents referrals for outside services.

Provides specialized services (e.g. activity therapy alumni group job readiness programs etc. as necessary.

Provides ongoing contact with program participants to ensure compliance with mandated treatment and court requirements; follows up on drug screens community service treatment attendance adherence to medication and reports from service providers.

Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.

Assist participants with preparing for transition out of the court program after their graduation.

May perform home visits and site visits to clients.

Participates in drug and alcohol training and testing in order to provide proper supervision.

Monitors and documents participants compliance with program and court requirements and provides a weekly report to the team on the participants overall status and progress (includes reporting on program violations fine and fee payment drug screens performance of community service completion of courses evaluations counseling and treatment programs etc..

Assists with establishing appropriate location for any community service requirements for participants.

May be required to provide direct individual counseling for participants.

Appears in court to make recommendations regarding further action on cases; may be involved in making recommendations to the court.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of the AthensClarke County Courts and the Accountability Courts as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position.

Knowledge of psychiatric treatments medication and cooccurring mental health and substance abuse diagnoses for the mentally ill.

Knowledge of the terminology used within the department. Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database software.

Knowledge of federal state and local laws and/or ordinances related to the work release alternative incarceration of offenders or incarceration of offenders.

Knowledge and application of the principles and dynamics of Evidence Based Practices in Community and Residential Corrections.

Knowledge of counseling and evaluation of persons recordkeeping systems and corrections/security procedures.

Skill to deliver tasks associated with position such as interpersonal communications observation of behavior of individuals interviewing and vocational assessment.

Ability to compile organize prepare and maintain an assortment of records reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations.

Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members. Ability to use independent judgment in routine and nonroutine situations.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations.