[nabs-l] Case Manager, Cook County Sheriff's Women's Justice Program

[Jennifer Wiley]

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TRY THIS EMAIL ADDRESS "Brittany" <B-Parenti at northwestern.edu>
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Case Manager Wanted

SUMMARY:  Candidate will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team in the  Cook County Sheriff' s Women's Justice Programs to assist women with co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use) recently released from jail to successfully re-enter the community. The Case manager will administer a standardized Needs Assessment during client intake and work with the multidisciplinary team on creating individualized treatment plans for each client.  Case Manager will assist clients in accessing community resources, establish connections with new community resources, and will track successful linkages, using an intensive case management model.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.  Case management experience with women from the targeted population is highly desired.  Excellent communication skills required.  Interpersonal and organizational ability required.  Must be able to initiate tasks and work independently. Applicant should be interested in working with justice involved women. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and have access to a car. The ideal applicant should be familiar with theoretical perspectives on different case management models.  Additional skills and experience may be required depending on the needs of the project.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.       Provides case management and linkage for women with co-occurring disorders as part of community re-entry services.
2.       Complete program intakes with clients using the Gender Responsive Needs Assessment.
3.       Provide active, intensive, comprehensive case management services  which includes accompanying the client to the referral source if necessary.
4.       Interacts with probation and other treatment staff to facilitate individualized treatment plans and ensure continuity of care.
5.       Coordinate all communication to community agencies and linkages.
6.       Maintain and strengthen existing linkages with community agencies.
7.       Establish new linkages with community organizations across a variety of Chicago neighborhoods.
8.       Collect records of referrals and maintain participant files.
9.       Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The programs are in administered in several criminal justice sites, including Cook County Jail. The project provides the Cook County Sheriff's Women's Justice programs in assisting primarily incarcerated women break the cycle of recidivism through access to community resources. Generally pleasant environment with strong team approach. Daily business hours including some evenings and weekends when necessary. Some off-site activities.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:"Brittany" <B-Parenti at northwestern.edu>