Case Manager
***$51,022.40 - $52,291.20 Annually***
***Salary to be commensurate with qualifications***
Participates in the Opioid Medication Assisted Therapy (OMAT) inmate program, providing case management to individuals incarcerated at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center (CJC) who are at risk for opiate withdrawal, relapse, or overdose. This position is subject to grant funding.
- Provides case management to individuals who screen positive for opioid use disorder and who receive medication assisted therapy while at CJC.
- Assists in the screening process to determine client need for medication assisted therapy.
- Documents and tracks services provided to clients receiving OMAT.
- Provides medical referrals for clients identified as candidates for medication assisted therapy.
- Assists in obtaining and following up with community partners for client diagnosis and medication documentation.
- Communicates with El Paso County Department of Human Services to verify current Medicaid status.
- Coordinates appointments with community partners for post-release continuation of OMAT services.
- Completes comprehensive discharge paperwork for clients upon release.
- Serves as a post-release contact, providing transitional planning of clients' reintegration to the community to include monitoring and documenting aftercare assistance.
- Updates and maintains client database for outcome reporting.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a human behavioral science or criminal justice field required.
- Minimum one (1) year related work experience.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish preferred.
- Must be knowledgeable in case management and community mental health and substance abuse services.
- Must possess the ability to exercise discretion and maintain high levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to accurately and efficiently complete paperwork, reports, and documentation.
- Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, and organize.
- Must be able to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, inmates, other agencies, community professionals, the courts, and the general public.
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements above.
- Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, truth verification examination, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.
Licenses/Certificates
- Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License.
Work Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office environment to include a correctional facility; some travel may be required. May encounter some hazards to personal safety through contact with potentially violent inmates. Must be available to work variable hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.elpasoco.com For inquiries please call: 719-520-7401.
Each applicant is considered only for the current vacancy indicated on your application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor any future openings and to submit a separate application for each position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Any new employee and rehires must provide documentation of authorization to work as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (PL99-603).
EL PASO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER