Case Manager - Civil Citation

DISC Village is a private, non-profit community-based agency, that has been in operation for over 50 years and is one of the largest and most comprehensive prevention, intervention, and treatment agencies in Florida. DISC partners with local service providers across the Big Bend Region and collaborates with multiple state and federal agencies to provide a broad array of services including substance abuse prevention/intervention, family welfare, delinquency, and deflection programs for the diverse needs of the community.

We are looking for a Case Manager in our Civil Citation program to perform duties to plan and implement case management services that include intake, group facilitation, service contact, and coordination.

Essential duties:

• Demonstrate skills in assessment of youth referred for diversion services using Agency Screening and Assessment tools such as the Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) tool. Will generate GAIN reports to be submitted to Program Coordinator within one (1) business day of completion of the assessment for review.
• Will assess and manage all cases assigned by Program Coordinator.
• Complete daily documentation of contact with clients, families, and others through agency case note.
• Assign and monitor community service hours for program participants.
• Schedule office appointments and complete home and/or school visits as needed.
• Conduct case management services for clients and families, which include but are not limited to, making referrals, scheduling appointments, and monitoring treatment/service recommendations.
• Maintain participant case files and document all client activity while case is active.
• Coordinate with community organizations about becoming work sites.
• Travel may be required locally for training and or conferences.
• Instruct weekly groups that include but are not limited to Choices, Chemical Education, and Anger Management.
• Provide individual Teen Intervene Sessions with participants with identified substance use related issues.
• Complete participant file reviews in preparation for case closures; make necessary corrections to files prior to submitting to Program Coordinator for review.
• Some travel required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work preferably in a Social or Behavioral Science field. At least one year of experience in the juvenile justice, mental health, and/or chemical dependency field is preferred. Master’s Degree may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret written information including regulations and effectively communicate verbally and in writing where information includes precise data and terminology, possibly of a confidential nature.
• Requires a valid State of Florida Drivers’ license and proof of auto insurance. Employee must be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.

Benefits package includes: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401k, Education and Reimbursement Assistance.

DISC Village is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace

Please complete a DISC Village employment application located at: www.discvillage.org/careers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Tallahassee, FL 32304 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tallahassee, FL 32304: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20