Case Manager - Anderson, United States - Madison County Government

Description

Position:
Case manager Department:

Madison County Problem Solving Courts Work Schedule:
Typically, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, but must be able to work beyond traditional County work hours.


Job Category:
Case Manager

The Problem Solving Court of Madison County is seeking qualified candidates for the below listed position. If interested, please provide a letter of interest and/or resume to James Hunter, Court Administrator, 16 E. 9^th^ St., Suite 417, Anderson, IN Resumes must be received by 4:00 pm, Monday, February 26, to ensure consideration.

The responsibilities and duties of a Case Manager for the Madison County Problem Solving Courts are as follows:

The Case Manager is responsible for the overall supervision of participants of Problem- Solving Courts (PSC) as well as the linking, monitoring and coordinating of treatment, rehabilitation services and other collateral services.

A key monitoring task is effective and ongoing communication with service providers and collaborating agencies and individuals.

The case manager is responsible for the ongoing evaluation of strengths, risks and needs of the participant and the development and updating of the individuals case management plan.

The position is responsible for documenting the progress of the individual cases in the PSC case management system.

The case manager attends the weekly court staffing(s) and provides a summary report on all individuals on his/her caseload, providing information on client progress and treatment plan and recommendations for sanctions, incentives, successful discharge, and termination.

Case managers must provide court testimony regarding PSC participants status of compliance with the PSC program. Case managers shall conduct home visits to verify living condition representations and appropriateness. The position requires a valid drivers license and a satisfactory driving record.

Upon appropriate training, the case manager may be required to provide initial screening to assist with determining defendants eligibility for any given PSC program and/or facilitate addictions education or cognitive behavioral training classes.

Case managers will provide observed drug screen monitoring following chain of custody procedures. The position requires fluency in Access, Excel and other software programs.

Must take and pass a certification examination for the Indiana Risk Assessment and complete an orientation for case managers through the Indiana Judicial Center within one year of the date of employment.

The position requires working outside the traditional County work hours.

Position requirements:

A baccalaureate degree in criminal justice or a human services field from an accredited university or college, or employed by a problem- solving court as a case manager/probation officer before July 1, 2010.

Personal Work Relationships:

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with Circuit Court staff, county prosecutors, public defense attorneys, Criminal Justice Center Staff, and Jail Staff.