Peer Case Manager
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Job Location:
Buffalo, WY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 45000 - 48000
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Primary Care Research Institute ( PCRI ) in the Department of Family Medicine seeks a Case Manager responsible for case management and community outreach with criminal justice-involved or formerly criminal justice-involved individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health problems in the Erie County Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant and Substance Use Program using the MISSION -CJ (Maintaining Independence and Sobriety through Systems Integration Outreach and Networking Criminal Justice Edition) evidence-based model. Duties and Responsibilities Include: Meet with participants to discuss their needs in the community (e.g. connecting them with mental health and substance use services recreational opportunities self-help groups transportation resources etc.). Provide vocational/educational support to help participants maintain employment and find new employment/educational opportunities. Collaborate care plan and work with criminal justice entities (e.g. probation parole courts) to support participants in reducing recidivism over time. Provide person-centered care planning and goal setting using the motivational interviewing approach. Identify educate and support caregiver network. Introduce self-management tools and community support services. Document care plan client interactions and linkages in Client Management System in a timely fashion. Meet with community partners to assure grant deliverables are met. Assist Project Coordinator with data management grant reporting and overall project management. Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work personal and academic pursuit all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages . About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of Americas leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo . As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status.
Physical Demands
Incumbent will be required to provide own transportation or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job to and from research sites.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Psychology Social Work or related field in conjunction with two years of relevant experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
CASAC experienced with opioid addiction. Familiarity with trauma-informed care. Strong case management experience. Peer Certified in New York State.
The Primary Care Research Institute ( PCRI ) in the Department of Family Medicine seeks a Case Manager responsible for case management and community outreach with criminal justice-involved or formerly criminal justice-involved individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health problems in the Erie County Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant and Substance Use Program using the MISSION -CJ (Maintaining Independence and Sobriety through Systems Integration Outreach and Networking Criminal Justice Edition) evidence-based model. Duties and Responsibilities Include: Meet with participants to discuss their needs in the community (e.g. connecting them with mental health and substance use services recreational opportunities self-help groups transportation resources etc.). Provide vocational/educational support to help participants maintain employment and find new employment/educational opportunities. Collaborate care plan and work with criminal justice entities (e.g. probation parole courts) to support participants in reducing recidivism over time. Provide person-centered care planning and goal setting using the motivational interviewing approach. Identify educate and support caregiver network. Introduce self-management tools and community support services. Document care plan client interactions and linkages in Client Management System in a timely fashion. Meet with community partners to assure grant deliverables are met. Assist Project Coordinator with data management grant reporting and overall project management. Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work personal and academic pursuit all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages . About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of Americas leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo . As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status.
Physical Demands
Incumbent will be required to provide own transportation or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job to and from research sites.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Psychology Social Work or related field in conjunction with two years of relevant experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
CASAC experienced with opioid addiction. Familiarity with trauma-informed care. Strong case management experience. Peer Certified in New York State.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Project Portfolio Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Intake Experience
- Lean Six Sigma
- Conflict Management
- Case Management
- Team Management
- Program Development
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
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