Case Manager

Job Description:

The case manager will work with disadvantaged people who will be returning to or are currently living in Newport County. Potential clients include presently incarcerated persons, persons recently released from prison, homeless individuals, people with behavioral health issues, ex-offenders, and others who may have social/legal issues. The case manager will work out of the TAM Day Center in Newport.

Tasks:

• Provide case management services to assist clients in receiving financial assistance, care or treatment, or related services through a human services program.
• Conduct assessments to identify individual client needs and/or risks.
• Assist clients in resolving financial, medical, and other barriers to obtaining services.
• Develop strategies, making referrals and coordinating services to meet individual needs; making recommendations for long and short-term treatment.
• Document action/treatment plans, client progress, and services provided.
• Act as an advocate for client; coordinating with collateral agencies, families, or service providers; providing follow-up case management to assist clients in resolving problems in receiving quality care.
• Respond to requests for information and act as technical and referral source for clients and public regarding particular program assignments.
• Provide administrative support for assigned program(s); maintain records; compile program statistics; and coordinate the processing of appropriate paperwork.
• Attend seminars, conferences, workshops, etc., attend association and professional meetings; and otherwise maintain contacts with professionals to facilitate exchange of information.
• Perform tasks associated with the Newport Municipal Court Diversion Program
• Go to court with clients
• Represent the organization at community meetings when required
• Perform other duties as assigned

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Typical end time:

• 3PM

Typical start time:

• 9AM

This Job Is:

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social Work: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26