Case Manager, Correctional
Company: COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INC
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DetailsJob LocationSanta Barbara DRC (CA) - Santa Barbara,
CAPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelBachelors DegreeTravel
PercentageNoneJob ShiftVarious Shift HoursJob CategoryNonprofit -
Social ServicesCorrectional Case Manager sought to join our staff
to help serve our Santa Barbara In Custody program. In this role
you will facilitate positive change in client behavior through the
use of individually tailored service plans based on assessments
made through the use of motivational enhancement strategies. You
will work with the CSI team to communicate direction and
information and assist the State Director in maintaining a positive
relationship with funder and assuring contract fidelity.Community
Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the
responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of
individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in
the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice system.
Since CSIs founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in the
community-based service. We have been delivering supervision,
treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help
clients interact more effectively in their communities and become
productive citizens. Using this plan we built the first ever
halfway house in New England which has now been replicated and
grown to almost 50 programs in multiple states. For over 50 years,
CSI has been building upon its successful foundations and has been
expanding its services to serve thousands of adults, youth, and
families each year.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include but are not limited
to:Share strength and needs between the funder staff and CSI staff.
Partner with the Area/State Director to determine action steps for
continuous improvement.Function as the team leader by providing
support, direction, and clarification of contract requirements to
all CSI Correctional Counselors.Train new CSI Correctional
Counselors as needed.Ensure quality of program delivery.Review all
client required documentation regarding content, timeliness and
quality and report findings to supervisor.Conducts risk and needs
assessment interview in order to develop an individual service plan
that will appropriately meet the short and longer-term needs of the
client.Coordinates and supports the efficiency of access to mental
health support and services via internal jail resources and
community-based services.Acting as a conduit of risk and need
information, treatment recommendations, and housing and to all
units needing information about risk and needs to assist in the
reduction of client jail time as guided by best practices in the
Criminal Justice system.Coordinates clients participation in
evidence-based, curriculum driven groups to educate and assist
clients in recognizing and understanding the nature of the problem
to assess the need for treatment and services, and to evaluate
progress.Develops and implements individualized treatment and
service plans based on results from validated risk and need
assessment tools.Works closely with Discharge Planning team to make
referrals for County health services as needed, confers with
probation, parole, and other law enforcement agencies to determine
clients legal status and/or develop appropriate discharge
plans.Consults with representatives from community treatment
programs and recovery facilities to determine the appropriate
placement of clients and to ensure continuity of care after release
from custody.Maintains robust documentation in CSI and Funder Case
Management systems, writing reports and summaries, making
recommendations, and documenting client progress; completing forms
and maintains client records and charts according to established
procedures, guidelines, and legal requirements.Participates in case
conferences with other professionals to discuss client care and
progress; attending departmental staff meetings to report on client
safety, morale, and custody operations.Attends conferences and/or
meetings to keep abreast of current correctional practices,
criminal and alcohol and drug issues, treatment modalities, and
services available.Provide timely and accurate file
documentation.Participate in quality assurance review of groups and
client sessions.Assist in or solicit client satisfaction
feedback.Establish appropriate boundaries with client and
significant others.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors Degree plus one (1)
year experience in social services field.Education maybe
substituted with relevant experience on a one year for one year
basis.One year experience as a team lead or other supervisory
experience preferred.One year experience in teaching, training
and/or group facilitation.Excellent oral and written communication
skillsBENEFITS:CSI offers great benefits which include:Two (2)
weeks' vacation accrued within the first year, bumped to three (3)
weeks accrual after 1 year of service.Sick time (7 days accrual
basis), floating holiday time (4 days/year).Medical and Dental
plans.Voluntary plan options for: Vision, FSA, voluntary STD,
Accident, Hospital, Life insurance and AD401(k) Retirement savings
plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4%
of your contribution.Tuition reimbursement after 1 year
service.Ongoing training.CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/Disability/Vet. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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