Case Manager

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Case Manager

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Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA

• On-site
• Case Management
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CASEM002330
• Supervisor : Parish Moshenek

Description

Come join our life-changing team building hope, resilience and well-being as a Case Manager!

Shift Details: FT 40 hours/week

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (1 late day per week until 6pm, flexible an hour on each end)

Compensation: $48,925.00 annual salary

Location: 2825 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406

About the job:

The primary purpose of the VOA Case Manager role is to provide specialized, end-to-end case management of residents, with the aim of supporting the resident to take responsibility for completing activities aimed at addressing their rehabilitation and reintegration needs and ultimately to reduce the likelihood and seriousness of re-offending. The Case Manager will operate within case management frameworks which are aligned to reducing re-offending operating principles and frameworks for rehabilitation and reintegration.

The role includes all facets of case management from initial assessment, identification of resident needs and case planning incorporating specialist rehabilitation and reintegration interventions and services, as well as facilitating links with the resident's support groups and external providers.

• Having a working knowledge of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Statement of Work and adhere to its requirements.
• Assist with new resident orientation.
• In conjunction with the Employment Placement Specialist (EPS) and Community Resources and Program Manager (CRPM), develop resident IPPs including reintegration and employment objectives.
• Develop in conjunction with assigned residents a weekly schedule (e.g. work, treatment, and other times away from the residence) and ensure that the schedule is entered into the automated case management system in a timely manner.
• Proactively remain informed on resident progress and events.
• Encourage resident motivation through the use of a range of techniques and tools including evidence-based practice, motivational interviewing.
• Monitor resident progress against the plan and regularly review resident plans ensuring all rehabilitation and reintegration interventions and services are provided to the resident according to the standards set for standard and enhanced case management.
• Develop and maintain effective networks to assist with reintegration of residents.
• Ensure the reintegration needs of residents are met prior to discharge to the community, including preparation of individual reentry plans in consultation with service providers.
• Liaise with BOP, DOC Probation Officers on a regular basis to facilitate "seamless" transitions to the community.
• Provide timely support and advice to Program Service Providers.
• Assist in completion of risk and needs assessment of residents including identification of needs and priorities and recommending residents for either standard or enhanced case management as recommended by the assessment instrument.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Highlights:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in criminal justice, social work, or related
• A minimum of 1 year experience in corrections, Case Management, or related field is required, 2+ years is preferred
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Lake Street site is part of Volunteers of America MN/WI which serves as an affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. VOA Minnesota & Wisconsin is a nonprofit health and human services organization that annually serves more than 25,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and adults completing incarceration. Since 1896, we have helped people gain self-reliance, dignity, and hope.

Take pride in helping others and join us today!

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