DOJ – Case Manager
Position Description:
Responsible for assessing and assisting fathers participating in the Fathers and Families Support Center programs. Provide services to re-entering offenders during pre and post release.
Reporting Structure:
Reports to: Project Coordinator, Director
Supervises: N/A
Job Status:
Non-Exempt
Fulltime
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Department of Justice project working with the re-entry population and ex-offenders.
- Provide case management services to re-entering offenders’ pre and post-release.
- Completes a social assessment, which includes personal interviews as well as collection of secondary information to complete an individualized plan for self-sufficiency and responsible fatherhood.
- Assists client in overcoming barriers through intervention, advocacy, and referrals
- With the support of the individual, identifies achievable goals, barriers, provides personal support and counsel to participants achieving identified goals
- Facilitates peer and family support groups, including the development and selection of topics and programs and securing outside guest speakers
- Completes drug screening, police and abuse records check
- On-going case management to develop case plans to address offenders’ needs.
- Identify and apply cognitive behavioral interventions.
- Documents individual records and forms, as necessary, in order to provide accurate and timely tracking
- Develops and maintains network of community resources and social support systems, as necessary, to assist individuals and their children/families to move to self-sufficiency
- Review and possess a working knowledge of all programs, forms, and grants related to your duties
- Must be able to work flexible schedule, some evenings, and may be required to assist with 6 Saturday events per year.
- Mandatory to attend all staff and department meetings, client graduations, and bonding events.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be culturally competent in working with men who need maximum direction regarding responsible fatherhood issues
- Must be able to identify and apply cognitive behavioral interventions
- Must have effective verbal and written communications skills
- Must be able to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals
- Must be able to organize and present information
- Must be able to multi task
- Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
- Must be team oriented and be able to work independently
- Must understand and practice the NASW code of ethics
- Must be familiar with MS Office Suite
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- B.S. in Human Services or related minimum; or BSW, MSW preferred
- Must have experience in working with at-risk populations, group facilitation, individual and family counseling, re-entry, and offender population.
- Must have competence in working with men who need direction as it relates to responsible fatherhood
Other:
- Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and have a reliable, insured vehicle.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour
