Case Manager (3801-39)

Hamilton Co; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A county governmental organization in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Case Manager to manage resident caseloads and provide crisis intervention. This part-time role in a correctional facility requires a Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences and the ability to handle stressful situations. Benefits include medical coverage, dental, vacation time, and retirement contributions. Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.

Benefits

Medical insurance coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Employer paid life insurance

Retirement contributions

Qualifications

• Experience with correctional population preferred.
• Licensure as Social Worker or Professional Counselor preferred.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload and program records for residents.
• Provide assessment of residents’ needs and risks.
• Apply behavior management system to manage behaviors.
• Perform crisis intervention services.

Skills

Knowledge of principles of effective intervention

Crisis intervention techniques

Substance abuse evaluation and treatment

Establishing effective working relationships

Time management and organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral sciences

Job description

Case Manager (3801-39)

Hamilton County, Ohio

This position is available at the River City Correctional Center located at 3220 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225.

Pay

Base pay range: $22.00/hr – $22.00/hr. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience.

Starting salary: $22.00/hr.

Work hours: 80 hours bi-weekly.

Deadline: Open Until Filled.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the social/behavioral sciences field, a working knowledge of the criminal justice system, understanding cognitive behavioral treatment and the principles of effective intervention.
• At least one-year work experience with a correctional population preferred.
• Licensure as Social Worker, Professional Counselor or certification as Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor is preferred.

Job Duties

• Manages all aspects of individual caseload and individual case records and program records of residents assigned to them.
• Meet with Resident as required, and provides necessary communication to keep resident updated on their progress.
• Teachers class and large groups on facility curriculum.
• Provides discharge planning services to the resident to ensure success.
• Provides assessment of residents’ needs/risks to determine treatment plans.
• Performs intake procedures for new residents, which involves familiarizing these residents with rules and regulations of the facility.
• Apply behavior management system to manage residents’ behaviors.
• Performs crisis intervention services.
• Prepares written reports.
• Attends staff meetings and other related meetings as required.
• Coordinates and implements individual and group counseling services to residents.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with various treatment facilities and with the general public.
• Makes court appearances as designated.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to information obtained and processed in the operation of the facility.
• Conducts home and/or employment visits if needed.
• Transports residents to community resources as needed.

Marginal Functions

• Supplements facility coverage – subject to being called into work at any time due to emergency situations and/or coverage needs.
• Utilizes audio visual equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Positions Supervised: None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles of effective intervention including risk, need and responsivity.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of substance abuse evaluation and treatment.
• Knowledge of local treatment programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, residents’ families, co-workers, outside agencies, etc.
• Ability to gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things.
• Ability to work under stressful and demanding conditions.
• Ability to effectively manage time and organize workload.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently.

Working Conditions

• Moderate noise in Correctional Facility setting.

Physical Demands

• Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping, crouching and reaching with hands and arms.
• Must be able to transfer up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to reach into file drawers in standard four-drawer filing cabinets.
• Visual ability sufficient to effectively operate a copier, facsimile machine and a computer terminal, and to read reports, correspondence and instructions.
• Hearing ability sufficient to converse with other individuals, both in person and by telephone.
• Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and by telephone.
• Ability to read and prepare reports with recommendations.

Communications

• Conveys and receives information in person, over the telephone, as well as by automated means.

Employee Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible for: Medical insurance coverage through United Health Care, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave, 15 paid holidays, employer paid life insurance, and Ohio Public Employees Retirement (OPERS) where employees contribute 10% of their pay on a pre‑tax basis and the employer contributes 14%.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Other

Industry

Government Administration