What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager-L.E.A.D Program position at DreamTree Project?
JOB TITLE: LEAD Case Manager, Taos
This position provides intensive case management, which includes street outreach and care coordination for individuals who have been referred by police officers to the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) project.
General Expectations
- Provide service with integrity, respect, empathy, and confidentiality
- Create a safe and structured environment to provide service that is trauma-informed
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year of related work experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field; or Community Health Worker or Peer Support Worker certification. Experience will be considered as a substitute for education.
- Preferred: Experience in case management and working with individuals with substance use disorder.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively with outreach staff, Police Department staff, and LEAD partners as needed regarding engaging participants
- Develop an individualized care based plan with client
- Monitor and update care plan through regular communication with Clinical Supervisor, PD and case conferencing with other providers
- Advocate with appropriate agencies for services and assist participants in the scheduling and coordination of services
- Conduct field and home visits as appropriate
- Accompany participants to appointments as appropriate
- Maintain professional relationships and effective communication with the participating Police Departments, LEAD partners, and service providers
- Maintain case records and documentation to meet agency standards
- Assist with compiling and reporting data for monthly and quarterly reports to funding source and LEAD evaluation team.
- Attend LEAD Operational Workgroup Meeting and other scheduled meetings
- Participate in regular reflective supervision with Program Director
- Complete trainings as assigned
- Participate in the on-call phone rotation schedule
- Maintain valid driver’s license and clean driving record based on DreamTree Project insurance requirements
- Participate in other duties as assigned
Additional Compensation:
$100=30 Days after start date
$100=60 Days after start date
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26