Case Manager (51474)

## Description
**POSITION SUMMARY:**
Person in this position will be responsible for the case management of a large caseload of participants in the STOP Program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**

• Case management of a large caseload of participants released from prison substance abuse programs.
• Heavy documentation.
• Coordination of various services throughout several agencies.
• Travel to Community Based Providers in personal vehicle.
• In-prison presentations.
• Parole collaboration.
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

## Qualifications

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:**

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.*

***Experience and Competencies:***

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Excellent language and interpersonal skills.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good documentation skills.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CDCR Clearance.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:**

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with the criminal justice population.
• One (1) year case management experience is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
• High School diploma or its equivalent is required.

**LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:**

• Not applicable for this position.

**WORKING CONDITIONS:**

• Work is performed primarily in an office, residential, or outpatient setting.
• Regional travel is required.