COFR CASE MANAGER

The ­­­­COFR Case Manager, under general direction and supervision of the COFR Specialist, provides comprehensive community services for out-of-county individuals with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, youth, and autism disorder.  They will have knowledge and understanding of specialized Adult Foster Care (AFC) homes while providing assessments, treatment planning, coordinating, monitoring, review, and advocacy for out-of-county consumers.  They will also provide supportive services, crisis intervention, and mental health-related education for consumers, families, guardians/ payees, and significant others while completing, coordinating, obtaining and monitoring documentation of services provided.

1.    Possess a high school diploma or certificate of completion of the General Education Development (GED) test; AND have three (3) years of experience in providing supports and/or services to persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities or substance use disorders;
       OR
Possess a bachelor’s degree in human services field, such as, psychology, social work, human services, etc. 
2.    Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
3.    Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification. 
Preferred but not Required
1.    Some post high-school education is preferred, but not required.
2.    Bilingual candidates highly desired.
3.    Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
4.    Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An employee in this class generally works in the offices of HealthWest, although travel to other County locations and out of the County travel will be required.   

EVALUATION CONTENT

Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check.  Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application.  Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system.  For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications.  This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

The job description can be found online at: https://bit.ly/4d11p3k

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

Salary : $23 - $29