Job Details Job Location North Highlands - 4616 Roseville Road - North Highlands, CA Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $24.15 - $24.15 Hourly Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
- Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience and Competencies:
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
- Excellent language and interpersonal skills.
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Basic computer skills.
- Good documentation skills.
- Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain CDCR Clearance.
- CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
- 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 and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum two (2) years' experience working with the criminal justice population.
- One (1) year case management experience is preferred.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
- High School diploma or its equivalent is required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Not applicable for this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is performed primarily in an office, residential, or outpatient setting.
- Regional travel is required.