Case Manager- DPA Diversion

Summary

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The case manager is responsible for providing intensive case management to clients with a primary substance use disorder engaged in court diversion programming, including meeting the goals of reducing recidivism rates and reducing prison and jail populations by diverting non-violent offenders to community-based interventions. This position works in the Treatment Alternative Diversion program.

1626 Clarence Ct West Bend, WI 53090

Monday through Friday, 40 hours

$24- $26 per hour

• Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care.
• Simple IRA with matching contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Sign on Bonus: $1,200 (50% paid on second paycheck after becoming an Elevate employee; remaining 50% paid on first payroll after 6 months employment and no disciplinary actions. If the employee leaves within one year, they must repay a prorated amount of the second 50%.)

• Coordinate with the Washington County District Attorney’s Office and clients’ defense attorneys to ensure referrals are assessed and communication regarding their eligibility for, and engagement in the program, occurs in a timely manner.
• Responsible for providing case management services to all clients actively engaged diversion programs in a variety of areas including SUD treatment, mental health, education, employment, housing, and other identified areas of need.
• Work with clients and other professionals involved in clients’ treatment to develop case diversion plans, establish goals, and reinforce client progress through their participation in the program.
• Support clients to reinforce skills learned in treatment such as craving management skills, refusal skills, identifying potential relapse risks, etc., and regularly assess the client’s ability to utilize these skills in real world situations in order to promote sobriety.
• Collection of urine drug screens and preliminary breath tests for all clients, correctly document results, and utilize results to provide feedback to clients and other professionals involved in the clients’ treatment.
• Coordinate with the Department of Corrections to ensure proper coordination of care between clients’ treatment, probation case plan, and participation in the program for clients on community supervision.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all clients, including but not limited to: assessment information, progress notes, alcohol and drug testing results, collateral contact information, progress updates and discharge information.
• Enter all admission, discharge, and participation information into required databases based on program and reporting requirements.
• Maintain continuing education requirements for any license(s)/credential(s) and attend trainings applicable to program work to ensure up to date and evidence-based practices are utilized appropriately.
• Attend staffing with the court and legal team and court hearing including case reviews and program completions.

The mission and philosophy of Elevate requires this position to perform in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, clients, and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each client, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

In addition, strict client confidentiality must be maintained.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.