Case Manager

The Case Manager coordinates placements for participants after completion of the in-jail portion of the program and monitors their progress at that placement. Performs substance (drug) screenings for participants on a daily basis. Assessments, advocacy, monitoring, collaborating care coordination, support, and documentation are essential and routine. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: Process participants substance (drug) screens in the onsite lab on a daily basis as participants respond to their random screening requirement; Teach in-jail classes and evening classes with participants who have been released; Assist participants with understanding and performing basic life skills in order to re-enter society substance-free; Perform placement coordination and monitoring; Provide transportation for participants to placement; Check-in and maintain reports on participants; Report to the supervisor and Drug Court Team regarding individual participant progression; Attend workshops and training sessions as appropriate; and Perform other assigned duties. It is mandatory for Case Manager to: Support the principles and methods used and set forth by departmental practices and systems; Possess knowledge of human behavior and performance regarding individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation; Propensity to work in a dynamic environment that requires adaptation to changing goals, priorities, and needs; Routinely maintain tactful and professional conversations with others; including, while being confronted with controversial situations; Maintain organized working space, projects, and assignments; and Bolster and sustain a professional demeanor with the participants, colleagues, judges, lawyers, and other agencies; including calm, kind, and effective communications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smokymountains