Case Manager

Case Manager

Job Description

Type: Full-Time Job Title: Case Manager

FLSA status: Non-exempt Pay: $28.00 per hour

Location: Fresno

Supervisor: Program Director

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Case Manager to join our dynamic team at North Star Wellness Center. In this crucial role, you will provide comprehensive support and guidance to inmates housed at Fresno County Jail. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting these individuals in accessing vital resources and services designed to facilitate their rehabilitation and foster successful reintegration into society upon their release.

The focus of our program is specifically on inmates aged 18 to 30 who have histories of gang involvement and are classified as medium to high risk for reoffending. Understanding the unique challenges faced by this demographic is essential, as your work will not only aim to prepare participants for life after incarceration but also to empower them with the tools and knowledge necessary to lead fulfilling, productive lives. As a Case Manager, you will be responsible for developing individualized case plans tailored to the needs of each participant. This includes conducting thorough assessments to identify barriers to reintegration and connecting inmates with educational and vocational training opportunities, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment programs.

You will also coordinate with community organizations, parole officers, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition from jail to the community. Your role is vital in creating a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and accountability, with the overarching goal of reducing the likelihood of reoffending. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those who are working to turn their lives around, providing invaluable assistance to help them navigate the path toward a brighter future.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assess the needs of inmates and develop individualized case plans.

· Provide counseling and guidance to inmates regularly.

· Connect inmates with resources and services, including substance abuse treatment, mental health services, education, and job training programs.

· Monitor inmate progress and adjust care plans as needed.

· Maintain accurate and detailed records of inmate interactions and progress.

· Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address inmate needs and develop strategies for successful reentry.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in social work, Counseling, or related field.

· Two years of experience in case management or a related field.

· Knowledge of the criminal justice system and the challenges incarcerated individuals face.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Ability and skill to deliver psychoeducational material and facilitate groups.

· Knowledge of virtual meeting platforms.

· Ability to evaluate client risk for future violence.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications

· Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

· Ability to provide exceptional customer service and communication skills, both written and verbally.

· Ability to effectively present information and respond to group, manager, and client questions.

· Ability to understand the needs of offenders and survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, or other forms of trauma and be willing to address the needs of the clients with actions designed to create change.

· Be sensitive to issues of family and community violence, particularly security issues.

· Ability to work competently and without discrimination toward diverse populations, cultures, races/ethnicities, socioeconomic positions, ages, religions, physical/mental positions, and sexual orientations.

Physical Demands:

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

· Oral expression and comprehension – frequent

· Speech clarity – frequent

· Hearing and ability to hear instructions – frequent.

· Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) – frequent.

· Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) – frequent.

· Critical thinking – frequent.

· Lift up to 10lbs – frequent.

· Push/pull – occasional to frequent.

· Reach with hand and arms – frequent.

· Sit – excessive.

· Stand – occasional to frequent.

· Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – occasional to infrequent.

· Repetitive use of hands – frequent

· Walk – moderate.

· Grasping – simple/light – frequent

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This is a fast-paced work environment, and the noise level is usually moderate.

The North Star Wellness Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to make sure all personnel decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Fresno, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fresno, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $28