What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freeport Location - Case Manager position at BRIDGES OF AMERICA?
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Description
Progress your career with Floridas largest and fastest growing Community Re-Entry services provider. Bridges International is the oldest and most successful private non-profit provider of re-entry services in the state of Florida, providing a continuum of care in Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, Transition Centers, and Community Release Centers, for ex- offenders and probation populations. At Bridges of America we Believe a Man Can Change. Join us in changing lives at our Bridges of Greater New York - Freeport location.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following:
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. Have a minimum of two monthly case management session with each inmate/client.
- Maintain Case Management progress notes on all inmates/clients.
- Be available to make referrals for emergency counseling when needed.
- Assist client to become gainfully employed. Provide employability services.
- Develop a discharge summary and a discharge profile on each inmate/client who leaves the program.
- Works directly with the inmates and local service providers to plan for reintegration from incarceration into the community.
- Conducts initial pre-release screening to determine the level of service and support needed.
- Provides compliance of case management services within the facility.
- Ensures individual participant case planning encompasses key partners, support and services.
- Completes assigned trainings, including the Florida Department of Corrections 100 hour Transition Program Facilitator Training.
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Facilitates assigned classes and programs, including Florida Department of Corrections 100 hour Transition Program.
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Maintains relationships & contracts within network of local service providers.
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Attend all staff meetings.
- Visit each inmate’s/client’s place of employment and maintain records of visits.
- Document phone calls to employers.
- Maintain up to a maximum of 50 inmates/clients on Case Management load.
- Follow all applicable policies and procedures.
- Be available to work all shifts to ensure proper coverage per contract and policy standards.
- Clock in and out utilizing the company time and attendance system
- Must be able to perform the major functions of job with or without an accommodation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years’ experience in Case Management preferred. One (1) year substance abuse experience preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft programs. Must be flexible and adept with multi-tasks. Must be a self-starter and able to work independently. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must be result driven.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma. Associates’ Degree in any Social Science field preferred.
