What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic PACT Vocational Case Manager position at Eliot Logo?
Eliot is currently seeking a Forensic Vocational Case Manager for the new Lowell Forensic Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Team.. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the unique needs and history/background of the population and have the ability to develop and maintain clear and therapeutic boundaries. A proven experience in community-based work with adults with severe and persistent mental illness are a must.
PACT is an evidenced based multidisciplinary outreach mental program that serves adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses in the community. PACT staff work as a team to collaborate with consumers to develop treatment interventions that assist them in their recovery process.
Responsibilities:
- Assist consumers in being fully integrated in their communities by supporting them in the use of community resources, encouraging them in establishing memberships within their communities, and reducing stigma within the community through education.
- Provide and maintain therapeutic boundaries and a professional relationship with consumers.
- Actively take part in supervision, staff meetings, in-services and trainings as required or determined by supervisor.
- Act as Liaison between the courts and correctional facilities.
- Deliver and monitor consumer medications in accordance with Agency, DMH and DPH regulations, policies and procedures. Ensure the maintenance and accuracy of all documentation and administration.
- Transport consumers to required court mandated treatment, probation/parole appointments, work sites, meetings, daily activities, appointments, as needed. Follow all motor vehicle rules and regulations when driving consumers.
- Participate in Daily Organizational Meeting (DOM) in accordance with Eliot policies and PACT standards. Includes completing progress notes prior to the DOM for every consumer contact and collateral contact in the format indicated by policy.
- Document daily progress notes for all contacts with each consumer in accordance with Eliot Policy and PACT fidelity standards.
- Perform shift management as assigned by the Team Leader in accordance with Eliot policies and PACT standards.
- Act as a primary case manager to 7-15 consumers in accordance with Eliot’s policies and PACT standards.
Qualifications:
- Requires a BA/BS in field of psychology, criminal justice or related field with at least two years of experience working with justice involved individuals.
- Ability to develop relationships with employers, provide job coaching, job support, job development, job skills, local schools and access to benefits.
- Possess knowledge of state vocational services, impact of work on public benefits, accessing educational services and accessing competitive employment.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule contingent upon program needs.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with periods of high stress.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, with one night of the week from 12p-8p. Also, rotating weekends and holdays.
Eliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized, racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace.
