Case Manager Jobs

Facility: CONTRA COSTA CA - CDCR

Pay: $26.00

Bonus (if Applicable)

Shift

Benefits: Employees working a normal work week (30 hours or more) will enjoy a competitive benefits package for an energized workforce with options for you and your family including:

• Disability Insurance • Paid training • Other benefits available
• Employee discount • Employee assistance program • Pet insurance
• Health savings account • Tuition Reimbursement • Reduced tuition rates
• 401(k) matching • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Flexible spending account
• Paid time off • Paid holidays • 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO

• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.
• We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.

Summary

This position manages a caseload of participant cases by administering the policies and procedures of the program as directed by the contracting agency and the Program Manager or Supervising Case Manager. Learns, uses and models principles of the "What Works" system through evidence-based practices in all interactions with participants and other staff members. This position reports on program operations to ensure that all requirements of the criminal justice system are met.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages a participant caseload using principles of the "What Works" system. Conducts risk/need assessments and creates individual treatment plans for each assigned participant. Meets regularly with participants and documents participants' progress or regress in Company database.
• Monitors participant compliance with alcohol and/or drug counseling when required.
• Maintain progress notes in participant files.
• Facilitate evidence-based CBT programs and other life skills programs to participants groups each week. Documents participants' attendance, participation and progress in Company database.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Keep the AOR apprised of participant's progress.
• Conducts group and individual meetings utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.
• Make appropriate referrals to outside agencies as necessary.
• Reports all program violations to the appropriate agency or official via the established reporting parameters.
• Represents the company in contacts with elected officials and other public figures in the criminal justice system.
• May be required to learn and develop proficiency in Client Services Specialist's duties, including opening and closing the office, and performing participant intakes, check-ins, breath analysis and drug screens, to provide backup when necessary.
• Develop discharge and aftercare plans.
• Provide face-to-face services to the DRC participants
• Works with participants to develop and implement a rehabilitative plan.
• Sets participant schedules and specifies all approved activities based on sentencing information. Approves temporary schedule changes for approved activities.
• Conducts orientation meetings with new participants to explain program rules and regulations. Verbally explains the participant contract in detail to ensure that the participant understands his/her responsibilities. Installs electronic monitoring equipment on new participants when necessary.
• Develop and monitor the participant's progress relative to their CMP through all phrases of the program.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and relays technical problems to the Program Manager for resolution.
• May review daily summaries each morning and forward reports to the appropriate agency as required.
• Collects participant fees on an on-going basis when required. Notifies the Program Manager of delinquent fees.
• Develop CMPs for participants
• May screen participants at jail for entry into the program.
• Reports on the status of program operations regularly to ensure all necessary documentation is prepared for court review.
• May testify in court regarding participants' compliance with court orders.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Basic knowledge of case management, referral services and interventions in both group and individual modalities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or Criminal Justice is highly preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with the criminal justice population is preferred but not required.
• Problem solving ability.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• High school diploma, or its equivalent, and a minimum of four (4) years of experience
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Drivers license required.
• Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree from a granting institution accredited by the WASC or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of experience
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Basic knowledge of criminal justice system.
• Good presentation, public speaking and facilitation skills.