What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casework Counselor position at The Salvation Army Southern California?
Overview
The Casework Counselor will offer comprehensive support services such as case management in regards to Intake Process and linkage to Mental Health Services, ongoing compliance, Linkage to Housing and/or Program upon Discharge as well as AOD counseling as needed.
Duties And Responsibilities
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment Of Religious Purposes Of The Salvation Army
Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
At-Will
Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.
The Casework Counselor will offer comprehensive support services such as case management in regards to Intake Process and linkage to Mental Health Services, ongoing compliance, Linkage to Housing and/or Program upon Discharge as well as AOD counseling as needed.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide case management services to participants
- Maintain accurate and timely records in WellSky and communication with the Clinical Team
- Adhere to organizational and licensing standards, informing participants about confidentiality and obtaining ROIs
- Assure all linkage is in place with Medical Care Providers for each participant
- Oversee medication compliance, prescription refills, and communication with providers when behavioral changes are observed
- AOD Counseling as Needed
- Teach or Coordinate Life-Skills Classes as it pertains to self-care and transitioning back into society
- Lead Group(s)/Class as needed
- Attend and participate in case reviews, staff meetings, and pieces of training
- Coordinate and Link participants to a continuum of care upon exit to ensure a smooth and successful transition
- Other related duties as required
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Experience in case management (1 year required)
- AOD Credentials Registered or Certified (required)
- Experience with Participant Documentation and Electronic Record Keeping
- First Aid and CPR certification (within first fourteen days of employment – company provided)
- Tuberculosis clearance (within first seven days of employment – company provided)
- Experience and ability to work successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and other potential barriers to recovery and self-sufficiency
- Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work with a highly diverse population
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Computer literate
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (Usually file boxes)
- Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment Of Religious Purposes Of The Salvation Army
Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
At-Will
Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.
