The Specialty Court Treatment Case Manager will be responsible for assisting clinical staff to enhance existing services for families exposed to substance use. Service enhancements will encompass services outside the clinical scope and may include, but are not limited to: assistance coordinating care across offices, referrals to community agencies, employment referrals and assistance, financial education, and help applying for public assistance.
Service Activities
• Identifies, outreaches, and recruits eligible program participants and volunteers
• Delivers local community presentations on program services
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about program participants through records, tests, interviews, and professional sources
• Meets with clients to determine suitability for program participation and develops individualized case plans
• Assist in the preparation and completion of reports, as required by the Agency
• Active participation in community meetings
• Attend court and other meetings as required
• Respects confidentiality in discussing participant/consumer, staff, volunteers and organizational matters
Community Need Addressed
The AmeriCorps Member activities will address the needs of community members and their families struggling with substance abuse. The Member will assist the clients in getting connected with valuable community resources to improve their success in the program and meet the need of their family.
This will add value to the courts by expanding the services we are able to provide. Currently, drug court members don't have a case manager who can help them gain access to these much needed community services.
Position Outcomes
Increase the number of drug court members receiving access to community agencies and public assistance.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Stipend, Training
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Skills you will gain
This position will gain valuable training in Social Services, Resources and Programs offered in the Humboldt County area, community development training, emergency assistance, organizing training and events, public speaking, written and oral communication, advertising, recruiting and organizing community volunteers, and networking with community members.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions
Teamwork
Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment