Case Manager
- WestCare Foundation, Inc.
- Bakersfield, CA, USA
Job Description
Person in this position will be responsible for the case management of a large caseload of participants in the STOP program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
Essential Job Functions:
- Case management of a large caseload of participants released from prison substance abuse programs;
- Heavy documentation;
- Coordination of various services throughout several agencies;
- Travel to Community Based Providers in personal vehicle;
- In prison presentations;
- Parole collaboration;
- Travel to community based providers;
- Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Minimum (3) years experience working with criminal justice populations
- One (1) year case management experience;
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
- Basic computer skills;
- Good documentation skills;
- Must have the ability to pass a criminal history background screening;
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain CDCR clearance;
- Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required;
- Certification in drug and alcohol counseling is preferred at the time of hire; must obtain Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor Certification within six (6) months from date of hire, Preference will be given to candidates that are currently certified;
- Be able to multi-task; and
- CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an Annual Tuberculosis test
- Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
- As mandated by the State of California those employees who work at Residential, Outpatient, Sober Living, provide Mental Health Services, Administrative Staff or Transitional Living Facilities must be fully vaccinated and have received a booster. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.
- During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or a related field is preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Work is primarily performed in office or residential settings; and
- Some outdoor activities may be required.
- WestCare will reimburse travel expenses that are incurred when using personal vehicles at that rate approved per company policy.
Physical Demands:
- Occasional lifting of more than 10 pounds;
- Sitting, standing, walking, reaching are performed in the normal course of the position; and
- The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, BUT exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks;
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The WestCare Foundation ~ Uplifting the Human Spirit
Uplifting the human spirit is a lofty statement for any organization to promote as their objective, especially given the challenging world we live in today. Quality health and human services for individuals, families and communities in need are a priceless resource. With over four decades of experience, WestCare has the necessary expertise to be that resource to the communities we serve.
WestCare, a family of tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, provides a wide spectrum of health and human services in both residential and outpatient environments. Our services include substance abuse and addiction treatment, homeless and runaway shelters, domestic violence treatment and prevention, and mental health programs. These services are available to adults, children, adolescents, and families; we specialize in helping people traditionally considered difficult to treat, such as those who are indigent, have multiple disorders, or are involved with the criminal justice system.
Much of our growth has resulted from partnering with like-minded, community-oriented treatment programs that focus on providing the highest quality services. All of these partnerships are to the mutual benefit of the organizations involved and have enabled the partners to sustain and enhance the provision of treatment services for those who need such help. A brief historical overview shows how this strategy has further strengthened and broadened the treatment continuum WestCare provides in its many regions.
