What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager/Court Liaison position at Porter-Starke Services, Inc.?
Porter-Starke Services is seeking a case manager as a court liaison.
Position Summary
The Case Manager provides Starke Circuit Court with vital information pertaining to patient’s progress in treatment. Additional hours will be spent in office completing paperwork, staffing participant progress with supervising officer and case notes. The position is full-time and will work five days per week, with a minimum of four hours in court per day or as needed by the Starke Circuit Court.
Vital Duties And Responsibilities
Must Demonstrate Knowledge Of The Following
COVID-19 considerations: Per Federal CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements, all Porter-Starke Services employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or request and be approved for a valid religious or medical exemption before they can begin employment.
Position Summary
The Case Manager provides Starke Circuit Court with vital information pertaining to patient’s progress in treatment. Additional hours will be spent in office completing paperwork, staffing participant progress with supervising officer and case notes. The position is full-time and will work five days per week, with a minimum of four hours in court per day or as needed by the Starke Circuit Court.
Vital Duties And Responsibilities
- Provides case management services.
- Provides education in skills training.
- Provides appropriate interventions to support recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
- Provides documentation of interventions per department standards.
- Assists clients in meeting their treatment goals.
- Provides appropriate discharge planning and transition to aftercare services.
- Completes electronic medical record documentation as required.
- Identify barriers for successful treatment outcomes and may assist in arranging transportation.
- Assists the Court concerning questions and/or issues on client’s progress in treatment.
- Staff cases with supervising officers.
- Main point of contact concerning compliance and adherence to client’s treatment plan.
- Connects clients to available community resources and acts as an advocate for clients.
- Coordinates care with internal and external providers.
- Attends staffings, clinical supervision, in-services and staff meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Must Demonstrate Knowledge Of The Following
- Demonstrated skills in listening, caring and helping individuals in a time of need.
- Strong organizational skills and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Knowledge of criminal justice system and familiarity with local intercepts.
- Signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance use disorders.
- Locating, coordinating and accessing appropriate services and entitlements for clients.
- Criteria for enrollment and appropriate regulations to assist clients in maintaining compliance with program guidelines.
- Ability to engage with consumers and assist the development of activities of daily living.
- Formulation of treatment plans, ability to monitor progress, and ability to modify plans to meet client needs.
- Behavior disorders, parenting skills, treatment interventions and crisis intervention.
- Assessing the needs of mental illness and substance use disorders.
- Documenting interventions.
- Building and maintaining therapeutic rapport with consumers.
- Providing education in activities of daily living for clients.
- Assisting clients in accessing entitlements, such as Medicaid, Social Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), food stamps, and other resources.
- Assisting clients with adherence to medical recommendations (e.g., medication, participation in treatment, primary care)
- Advocating for client's needs.
- Typing and basic computer usage.
- Associate’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related human services discipline is preferred.
- One year of experience in substance use disorder and/or mental and behavioral health preferred.
- High school diploma required.
- Valid Indiana Driver’s License and reliable vehicle.
COVID-19 considerations: Per Federal CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements, all Porter-Starke Services employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or request and be approved for a valid religious or medical exemption before they can begin employment.