Case Manager II - Destiny In-Custody Case Management

2450 Clay Bank Rd, Fairfield, CA 94533, USA Job Description HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment. This is a union-eligible position. The required shift for this position is: JOB SUMMARY HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery. Services provided through the Destiny In-Custody program contract are primarily to decrease the potential for individuals to relapse to substance use/criminal behavior with a return to the criminal justice system. The target population to be served are male individuals with a history of justice involvement, both transitioning from jail to the community and those already in the community and at risk for relapse to substances and/or criminal behavior. In collaboration with the County. The Case Manager II provides comprehensive case management services for inmates in the Solano County. Case Manager IIs will provide information, support and follow-up services as needed and as identified in the Re-entry Plan. Case Manager II will address needs including but not limited to sober living and transitional housing, stable housing, employment and/or (re)establishment of entitlement benefits, family reunification and counseling, mental health and SUD treatment and ongoing recovery, finding childcare, and vocational training, rent subsidies, deposit assistance, civil legal services, gender specific mentoring, clean slate services, and subsidized employment and transportation to appointments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Pre-Release Planning Develop a Re-entry Plan for each participant in the In-Custody Case Management program. The development of such a plan allows for the smooth transition of participants in the community and decreases the likelihood of recidivism. This will include the development of transitional housing (when possible), linkage to community resources and linkage to probation, parole or other stakeholders in the community. Post-Release Treatment Link participants with the needed substance abuse, mental health or health care treatment services which may include outpatient substance use disorder treatment, medicated assisted treatment, individual therapy, rehabilitation groups, and/or health care visits with a goal to help with life skills development and on-going support in the community (based on participant need) for 3-9 months after release. Pre-Release and Community-Based Case Management Initiate in-custody case management with participants to begin re-entry plan implementation, pick participants up from jail, provide court advocacy (when necessary), provide assistance with support network development and linkage to necessary services at varying levels of intensity (based on participant need) for 3-9 months. Incentives Provide barrier removal incentives to assist with participants' transition back into the community. Barrier removal incentives include, but are not limited to, clothing to wear upon release, hygiene items, and fees for identification documentation. The Case Manager is responsible for providing a case management approach that will be assessment-driven, collaborative, strengths-based, gender-responsive, and client-centered. Responsibilities include but is not limited to: Conduct intakes and assessments. Work with clients to create, track, revise, and update client-focused Individual Re-Entry Plans drawing on an integrated array of public, private, and project-specific resources. Partners with the County’s Housing Navigators to ensure that all homeless clients receive immediate, individualized housing-related support, including accelerated access to a shelter bed. Following initial re-entry plan development, the case manager will meet with each client every two weeks at a minimum. On a case‑by‑case basis, more frequent contact will be arranged to address emerging needs or client crises. Responds to inmate requests as needed or assigned by the Program Manager. Responsible for tracking outcomes and providing regular reporting to the Program Manager as requested. Case Managers will follow clients during their entire SUD Subsidized Housing episode, assisting with the transition as clients “Step Down” to different levels of care. ECM Referral and Documentation Requirements Provide warm handoff referrals for clients to an Enhanced Care Management (ECM) provider. Document client interactions in the Welligent platform within 24 hours of service delivery. Documentation Responsibilities Completes all supporting documentation: case plans, re-entry plans, and individual change plans, including discharge paperwork/process and required agency assessments in a timely manner. Works with client and other available internal and external resources to develop/maintain case plans, progress notes and appropriate updates in support of health and recovery needs for the client. And perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education, Certification, Experience High School Diploma or GED & AOD Registration/Certification. or Bachelor's Degree & 2 years Case Management experience. Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems is preferred. Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency preferred. Experience working with child welfare systems preferred. Experience working with criminal justice population preferred. Knowledge and Skills Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, and Word) and internet applications. Ability to express empathy, compassion, and communicate honestly by providing feedback for negative as well as positive behaviors. Knowledge of Clinical documentation (treatment plans, progress notes etc.). Specialized knowledge such as: mental health issues, life skills, vocational training, anger management, criminal behavior, grief, etc. Bilingual in threshold languages. Core Practices Expertise: Proficient in motivational interviewing, gender-specific issues, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, boundaries, confidentiality, and stages of change theory. Time Management and Organization: Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and complete work in a timely manner. Effective Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills for clear and thoughtful interactions in person and on the phone. Performance Improvement: Actively seeks opportunities to improve performance by eliminating errors. Team Collaboration: Positively collaborates with team members, gives and accepts constructive criticism, and assists as needed throughout the program. Stress and Change Tolerance: Maintains composure under pressure, handles complex problems and change with minimal supervision, and demonstrates flexibility in achieving key goals and priorities. Decision-Making: Collects, organizes, and analyzes information before making decisions, takes a thoughtful approach, and seeks supervision or input when necessary. Ethical Standards and Accountability: Models the highest ethical standards, maintains honesty and accountability, ensures confidentiality and appropriate boundaries, and handles sensitive information with discretion and tact. Openness to Learning: Open to learning and understanding different perspectives. Language: preferably bilingual in the county’s threshold languages. Background Check and Other Requirements Qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Ability to obtain Solano County jail clearance. Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a satisfactory background check. Must be capable of meeting health screening and tuberculosis testing requirements. Must be capable of maintaining credential requirements. Must be capable of meeting the program and funder requirements. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS In an 8-hr workday, employee is required to perform work: 4 Hrs Standing 2 Walking 2 Driving Occasionally In an average month, employee must travel out of town In an 8-hr workday, employee must: Occasionally Frequently Climb Reach above shoulder level Kneel Balance Push/pull Squat Crouch Lift* Carry** * Usual number 5 20 lbs lbs ** Usual number 5 20 lbs lbs Job requires: Working at heights Explain What type What type Computer, fax, printer, phone Explain Ability to precisely and accurately transmit written data, input data Exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity Explain Explain Generator HealthRIGHT360 iscommitted to fair andequitable compensation practices. Placement within the compensation rangeis basedon factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and organizational compensation practices. In addition to salary,HealthRIGHT 360 offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements The compensation range listed reflects the expected pay for this position based on the primary work location. Actual compensation may vary depending on geographic location and applicable state or local pay transparency requirements. HealthRIGHT360 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse,equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other protected characteristic. We are committed toprovidingequal employment opportunities through fair andequitablerecruitment, hiring, compensation, development, and advancement practices. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Must complete a background check and Live Scan. 2450 Clay Bank Rd, Fairfield, CA 94533, USA #J-18808-Ljbffr HealthRIGHT 360