Case Manager-Skills Trainer- Jail Diversion at Options for Southern Oregon

Grants Pass, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jul, 26

Salary

36.67

Posted On

12 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case management, Skills training, Jail diversion, Mental health support, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Community outreach, Life skills coaching, Emotional self-regulation, Interpersonal skills, Self-advocacy, Electronic health records, Microsoft office, Documentation, Client advocacy

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

This position includes a program pay rate differential that is equivalent to $4,160 per year!!! (prorated based on FTE status). * Benefits include: * Family medical, dental, long term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more. * Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus 11 paid holidays annually. * Position may be eligible for Rural Health loan repayment visit https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-office-of-rural-health/oregon-health-care-provider-loan-repayment [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ohsu.edu_oregon-2Doffice-2Dof-2Drural-2Dhealth_oregon-2Dhealth-2Dcare-2Dprovider-2Dloan-2Drepayment&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=_G6jCRzUiU8xg0pwQ3HRFUPJuZh01iAo2_ZgDn2Oy9LLBp45-Xzkq22v2xwAwswi&m=i7ju6GZ5Lo18sxS7inDcuiBbfCpsoo0mzHLI7JPy8lDOIf3Hi7JJOFU7saC0U0rd&s=4jeg2wr4ygGx3dMVrbXbRJMJq3rITTQgtvhzPslXMCY&e=] for more information. * Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of “High Intermediate”. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Participation in coverage for a rotating 24-hour afterhours line is required and compensated. Overview Provides recovery-focused services to people with serious mental illness, using jail in-reach strategies and following evidence-based practices with clients engaged in community services. Actively outreaches to partner agencies and individuals in the community to engage individuals into needed services and supports. Facilitates and coordinates access to these services and supports within the community. Implements client treatment plans. Responsibilities The Jail Diversion Case Manager/Skills Trainer assists clients in accessing community resources while teaching skills for client linkage of community resources. Helps to develop transition plans for incarcerated individuals and coordinates jail diversion, PSRB and other program-specific services. Teaches life skills such as money management, emotional self-regulation, good interpersonal skills, self-advocacy and utilizing public transportation. Liaisons with community partners providing education on Options behavioral health services and facilitating access to these services. The majority of services are delivered in the community. Manages time and caseload effectively. Transports clients to facilitate client-directed services, travels between sites and is required to drive. Qualifications Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in a human services field OR three years of experience providing services in a similar setting with individuals who have emotional and/or mental and/or developmental disabilities, OR a combination of education and experience that provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the job. Must be a QMHA on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry. -OR- Meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO. Please visit www.mhacbo.org for more information. Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred. Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to be approved for driving rights. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision. Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities

Provides recovery-focused services to individuals with serious mental illness using jail in-reach strategies and evidence-based practices. Facilitates access to community resources and implements individualized client treatment plans.