Case Manager - Support Teams for Addiction Recovery (STAR)

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As a STAR Case Manager you will work in an addictions based program located in Cumberland County.

The STAR Program offers assistance to adults in Burlington and Cumberland Counties experiencing issues that often occur concurrently with an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), such as homelessness, incarceration, legal issues, employment, education, transportation, need for social services, healthcare, child welfare involvement, child care, health insurance and treatment linkage including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Our goal is to help individuals remain in the Recovery Zone for as long as possible; help to reduce the risk of recurring episodes of opioid related problems; and prevent future overdose. After normal business hours, the STAR teams are accessible by telephone, so that coverage is 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Services will be provided for up to 12 months.

Schedule: Monday through Friday: varied shifts according to program needs and two evenings per week     

Responsibilities: 

• Provide a comprehensive case management assessment that addresses life domains such as housing, finances, transportation, legal services, vocational employment, health care, and family strengths/needs;
• Provide case management services to ensure that individuals are both informed about and able to access the full range of medical and treatment opportunities or other support services, such as legal, financial, educational, vocation or employment counseling, that may be available to them at the time the individual chooses to use them
• Develop an Integrated Family Case Plan that is person-centered and includes strategies for recovery; the plan shall identify priorities, desired outcomes and the strategies and resources to be used in obtaining outcomes based on the case management assessment.
• Provide training to clients on the recognition of relapse triggers and strategies to deal with avoiding a relapse.
• Link to appropriate care and resources in the community including resources that address specialized needs, such as agencies providing services related to HIV/AIDS, mental health disorders, chronic and acute health problems and problems stemming from involvement with the criminal justice system
• Provide education to clients on HIV and Hepatitis
• Promote the STAR individual’s recovery to his/her fullest potential by facilitating assessments of skills, including literacy, educational opportunities (GED, certification programs), job readiness skills, vocational training, employment placement and retention and career development.
• The STAR case managers are required and must document that each individual was offered a visit minimally one (1) hour per week by a staff member, whether that visit was accepted and document their participation in the visit and any service received. The individual will determine the type and frequency of services desired. The services provided will be responsive to the individual’s needs.
• Use engagement skills to motivate and encourage individuals to voluntarily access services that would assist them in maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• Refer clients and help them access substance use disorder treatment if needed
• Assist and engage the individual with transitioning to another level of care (outpatient substance use disorder treatment) to ensure continuity of care if needed and provide documentation that the individual has been offered the treatment if there is evidence of a lapse in recovery, and whether or not the individual is attending treatment or had an overdose while receiving STAR services
• Coordinate needed interventions and services provided by multiple agencies
• Advocate on behalf of the individual by providing a holistic experience

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending plans
• EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions!
• Opportunity for personal and career growth
• Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with CADC, LCADC or Master’s degree in health, psychology, counseling education or other behavioral health profession;
• Must have 3 years’ experience working with high needs individuals with substance use disorders;
• Valid Driver's License in good standing required.

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.