Case Manager, Jail Diversion
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Job Location:
Hampton, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Case Manager - Jail Diversion
Annual Salary: $49612
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Join our team as a full-time Case Manager in Jail Diversion at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board and make a real difference in the lives of individuals living with a serious mental illness. This opportunity allows for collaboration with community partners to identify individuals living with a serious mental illness who are being placed in correctional custody for minor offenses to offer alternative supporting and clinical services.
This onsite position offers an annual salary of $49612 and comes with excellent benefits. As a valued team member youll have access to medical dental and vision insurance life insurance a flexible spending account paid time off employee discounts and participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
About Us
Since 1971 the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a wide range of essential high-quality and community-based services to citizens on the Peninsula who are living with mental illness developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. Our mission is to offer person-centered care that promotes dignity recovery and community integration.
Your Role
As a Case Manager in our Jail Diversion program youll work directly with individuals who have mental health challenges substance use issues and developmental disabilities and are involved with the criminal justice system. Your role is critical in assessing needs coordinating services and facilitating recovery while reducing unnecessary incarceration.
You will conduct clinical assessments to determine the most appropriate referrals and help support successful diversion from jail when appropriate. For individuals for whom diversion is not suitable youll play a key role in providing jail-based treatment services including mental health education counseling goal setting budgeting and employment readiness. Once the individual is released youll assist with follow-up care to ensure continued treatment and compliance with court mandates.
Youll collaborate closely with community partners including the courts public safety officials and other service providers to support reentry and recovery for each individual you serve. Youll also manage a small caseload participate in clinical consultations and document progress in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
What Were Looking For
To succeed in this role youll need a strong foundation in human services and a deep understanding of the complex needs of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Familiarity with the criminal justice system is essential as is the ability to build trusting relationships with individuals families and partner agencies.
A thorough knowledge of the principles of social casework and the ability to apply supportive counseling techniques is critical. You should understand the behavioral characteristics and symptoms associated with various mental health and developmental conditions as well as the challenges related to substance use. Knowledge of human development the impact of trauma and issues related to HIV/AIDS is also valuable.
Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. You must be able to evaluate client behavior maintain accurate records and prepare reports that document treatment progress and service coordination efforts. Youll also need to be familiar with confidentiality laws including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 and understand the services available through federal state and local programs.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Human Services Psychology Social Work Sociology or Counseling
- One year of experience in case management.
- A valid drivers license.
Join Us
If youre ready to apply your skills in a meaningful way and want to be part of a dedicated team that values compassion collaboration and integrity we encourage you to apply. This is your chance to make a difference one case at a time.
The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation DMV record check Child Registry search drug screening test and employment reference checks.
Required Experience:
Manager
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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