Case Manager

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Summary

Under the supervision of the Specialty Court Coordinator serves as case manager for the drug court program and as such interviews clients monitors compliance with and progress toward program goals. Assist drug court participants with referrals to appropriate community services along with individual treatment plans and prepares necessary reports along with attending and assisting in biweekly court sessions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct intake and follow-up interviews.
2. Administer pre-screening interviews with clients who are referred to the drug court program and schedules eligible potential participants for treatment assessments.
3. Gathers comprehensive information through police prosecutors and/or other agencies in order to evaluate data and determine participants needs.
4. Case manages participants in the program to ensure program compliance.
5. Collect urine specimens and performs preliminary breath testing (PBT) of drug court participants.
6. Make community resource referrals for participants with regard to medical concerns housing counseling transportation etc.
7. Prepare biweekly progress notes.
8. Prepare copy and distribute the biweekly report.
9. Recommend sanctions/incentive options to assigned judge and assistant prosecuting attorney.
10. Appear and testify in court as program representative when subpoenaed or deemed appropriate.
11. Collect fees and maintains appropriate records.
12. Collects raw data.
13. Attend all drug treatment court sessions.

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree from an accredited college program in social work sociology psychology public administration business administration criminal justice or a related field.

Experience:

• One year experience in a responsible position such as social work counselor probation officer in a substance abuse treatment program or criminal justice court/agency/department. One or more years of experience in a substance abuse treatment setting are desirable.

Certification or Licensure:

• Must possess a valid State of Michigan drivers license and vehicle for transportation in the court of duties.
• The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Working Conditions

Hybrid Work Classification: Hybrid Eligible after probationary period.
Flexibility Classification: Fixed Schedule

• Largely sedentary role with extensive computer work
• Frequent work with the public and customers

Why Youll Love Working Here
Calhoun County Government offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing at work and beyond. Our employees enjoy competitive pay health and retirement plans generous time off and opportunities for professional growth. Benefits for 40 hours/week positions are highlighted below:

• Paid Time Off: 6.47 hours per pay period (hourly) or 4.2 weeks annually (salaried)
• Holidays: Enjoy 14 paid holidays per year
• Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible scheduling for eligible positions
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 7% County match
• Near-Site Clinic: Convenient preventative and primary care with on-site medications
• Education: Up to $3000 annually in tuition reimbursement

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