Justice Involved/Exceptional Needs Case Manager

ABOUT THE JOB As a member of the Complex Care team, you will provide case management services for adults in jail diversion, Aid & Assist, Community Restoration, Oregon State Hospital, civil commitment investigations, and acute care settings. Your skills in problem solving, time management, communication, crisis support, and advocacy will be essential as you partner with jail staff, team members, internal PCBH programs and community agencies to facilitate each individual’s successful transition to the community. RESPONSIBILITIES Assist individuals in obtaining supports and entitlements (Oregon Health Plan, housing, physical health, employment, substance abuse and mental health services). Coordinate care with community partners, provide service referrals, complete screenings, and develop transition plans to support engagement, retention in services and successful reentry. Accurately complete administrative tasks related to transitions and reporting; use Excel spreadsheets to track client data and coordinate referrals to residential providers. WORK SCHEDULE Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of responsible and relevant professional experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Must possess Qualified Mental Health Associate certification from the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon at the time of appointment. Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance as a condition of employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred (includes a 5% pay differential). BENEFITS Polk County offers generous employee benefits, including 11 paid holidays per year. 8 hours of vacation earned monthly (increasing with years of service). 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly. 4‑5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (depends on position; prorated based on date of hire). PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) – 100% employer‑funded contributions. Full health benefits with employee paying only 10% of the premium for immediate family. Life insurance – employer paid. Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program. HRSA/NHSC approved site for certain positions. Please refer to the Class Specification for the full job description and minimum experience, education and training requirements. Please Note: Applicants who may currently be receiving mental health or addiction treatment services with Polk County Behavioral Health are advised of the following guidelines: In order to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality among colleagues, Health Services employees seeking behavioral health services are encouraged to utilize resources outside of the Polk County Behavioral Health system. This does not apply to family members of the employee. A cover letter is required. If you are a military veteran and want to apply for Veterans’ Hiring Preference, you must attach supporting documentation and complete the Veteran’s Preference Form. DO NOT ATTACH ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS (transcripts, letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.) They will no longer be considered at the application stage. You may bring them to the interview if you are selected to interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr