What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Court Case Manager position at First Step House?
At First Step House, "We help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery," and we are dedicated to this mission.
We are hiring for a full time Case Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah!!
The Specialty Court Case Manager serves clients who are involved in the criminal justice system that enter treatment services at First Step House. Primary job duties include coordinating and communicating with various legal entities regarding the treatment progress of our court involved clients. They will advocate for clients regarding their legal matters in court settings. They will work to maintain a positive relationship between First Step House and the various drug courts and supervision programs and ensure grant requirements with these programs are being fulfilled as outlined. The Specialty Court Case Manager assists in other case management and administrative tasks, as needed, and works in concert with the priorities of the Executive Director, the Senior Management Team, and the Board of Directors.
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Pay Rate $45,444.72 per year
- Monday - Friday flexible hours
- Our full-time benefits include:
- Generous paid time off allowance (this increases with tenure)
- Generous holiday policy (15 observed holidays a year including your birthday)
- 401(k) employer matching
- Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Medical
- Opportunity for annual merit increase and annual bonus
- Team environment with an exceptional work culture
Education and Experience:
- Criminal justice experience is required
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is preferred
- Case management experience is preferred
- Experience in the substance-abuse field is preferred
Duties include but not limited to:
- Attends court to report on client progress in treatment
- Monitors client program adherence, drug-test results, and group attendance
- Gathers and sends court reports to various legal entities
- Coordinates meetings between legal entities and staff
- Keeps record of all incoming clients that have court involvement to coordinate communication with their legal agencies
- Collaborates with counselors, case workers, and outside agencies to deliver court liaison & advocate services
- Meets regularly with referred clients that are court involved to review their legal cases
- Collaborates with case management and clinical teams to connect clients with employment services, education resources, healthcare programs, housing programs, and other relevant community resources
- Assists the case management team in providing and coordinating services for clients
- Uses internal tracking system to ensure proper, accurate, and timely billing
For more information about our non-profit organization, you can visit our website at www.firststephouse.org
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $45,444.72 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,445