What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - Re-Entry Program position at sstar?
Job Description:
About Us
We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders. We’re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTAR is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs, including the HRSA LRP.
The Case Manager will act as the contact person, advocate and resource to clients who are leaving the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office and entering their re-entry program.
$20-22/hour, commensurate upon education/experience.
Benefits
- 403B
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
- Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities to earn CEU's
- Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances
- Paid Long Term Disability
Duties & Responsibilities
- Meet with the BCSO staff and Justice Involved individuals (JI-Rs) within 90 days of discharge and reentering the community.
- Develop a comprehensive reentry plan in concert with BCSO Reentry team that addresses post release providers and a plan for immediate and ongoing access to chronic or infectious disease needs, MOUD when appropriate, housing and food security.
- Ensure that all services identified in the comprehensive plan are in place and ready for utilization upon release.
- Will coordinate services with SSTAR’s services as appropriate such as the Health Center for physical care, ABH for mental health/SUD care, Community Health for social service care, etc.
- Provides feedback to BCSO staff on the client’s progressive and commitment to their individual plan for services.
- Adheres to the work schedule. Obtains supervisor approval in advance of schedule conflicts as well as late arrivals or early departures.
- Records all hours worked by the last day of the pay period.
- Follows the incident reporting policy and procedure in reporting any unsafe/unusual safety issues.
- Treats patients, and colleagues with dignity and respect; honors each person’s right to privacy/ maintains very strict patient and colleague confidentiality.
Experience and Skills:
Education & Experience
- GED/HS required. BA in social work or related field, preferred
- 1-2 years’ experience in similar role
- Knowledge of SUD and mental health counseling
- Ability to function independently and work collaboratively
SSTAR is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against for any reason and all hiring decisions are made with an inclusive lens and free from bias with regards to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunity employer, we are focused on empowering and uplifting the lives of our staff, our clients and those in the broader communities around us. We recognize that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enable the healthcare community to be strong. Not only will you be welcomed and embraced at SSTAR, but your unique thoughts and perspectives will be celebrated and valued.
Salary : $20 - $22
