Substance Use Counselor/Case Manager

Case Manager

Summary: NEW POSITION OPEN! with a $1200 hiring bonus! 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. Location: 1626 Clarence Ct West Bend, WI 53090

Work Week: Monday through Friday, 40 hours

Pay Rate $24- $26 per hour

Benefits:

• 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 Sign On Bonus Policy
• 50% of the bonus will be paid on the second paycheck after the applicant becomes an Elevate employee.
• The remaining 50% will be paid on the first payroll after the employee completes their 6 months of employment as well as no disciplinary actions during the time of employment.
• If the employee leaves for any reason prior to one year of service, he or she will be required to repay a prorated amount of the second 50% of the bonus. They will not be required to pay back any portion of the first 50% of the bonus.

Essential Functions

• 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

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Health Education, and Criminal Justice.
2. Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor in Training (SAC-IT)
3. Knowledge of laws governing confidentiality.
4. Experience providing individual and/or family intervention services.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications.
7. Have training in the administration of Naloxone within the first six months of hire and be willing to administer Naloxone in the case of a suspected opioid overdose.
8. Experience in the criminal justice and/or substance abuse field preferred.

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.