Case Manager, Women In Recovery
Required skills
- mental health
- substance abuse
- criminal justice
- substance abuse related knowledge
- valid drivers license
- personal automobile
- addiction
- recovery
- drug and alcohol testing
- marijuana
Nice to have
- substance abuse experience
- court/legal related experience
Role summary
The Women In Recovery Case Manager provides gender-specific advocacy, assessment, linkage, referral, education, resource acquisition, family, group, monitoring, and crisis intervention services to women and their families in the WIR program. This role acts as a single point of contact, partnering with WIR staff and the court system as part of a multidisciplinary team to help women at risk of incarceration access necessary resources for recovery. The position requires a minimum of one year of experience in the mental health/substance abuse field with a Bachelor's Degree, and a willingness to obtain Oklahoma level II Case Management certification. Preference is given for substance abuse and court/legal related experience. A valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle are required for travel.
$55-58K annual salary!
Full benefit package- Medical, Dental, Vision and more!
Generous paid time off!
Women in Recovery Case manager provides gender-specific advocacy, assessment, linkage, referral, education, resource acquisition, family, group, monitoring and crisis intervention services to women and their families in the Women in Recovery (WIR) program in a culturally sensitive way. Provides a single point of contact and work in partnership with WIR staff and court system personnel as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a set of social service functions that helps women at risk of incarceration access the resources they need to recover and avoid incarceration. Provides and advocates for gender-specific therapeutically effective best practices, services, incentives, and sanctions.
Requirements
- Oklahoma level II Case Management certification or willingness to obtain within the first 60 days of employment.
- Minimum one-year experience in the mental health/substance abuse field with a Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health, substance abuse or criminal justice specialty.
- Preference given for substance abuse experience and court/legal related experience.
- Must possess substance abuse related knowledge, skills, and attitudes in order to provide treatment-specific services.
- Ability to establish rapport quickly, establish appropriate boundaries and possess non-judgmental attitude toward clients.
- Must have clear understanding of characteristics and problems of adults with mental illness and substance abuse related issues in the criminal justice system.
- Must posses a valid drivers license, satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. [Mileage reimbursement provided]
- Able to demonstrate understanding of natural course of addiction and recovery, foresee problems, understand the options available to manage it, and take appropriate action.
SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION:
This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
May be required to work evening hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
