Peer Case Manager

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 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 evidence‑based model.

• 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 the Client Management System in a timely fashion.
• Meet with community partners to assure grant deliverables are met.
• Assist the Project Coordinator with data management, grant reporting, and overall project management.

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.

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