Case Manager Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled Work Location: River City Correctional Center 3220 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45225 Work Hours: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly Starting Salary: $ 20.00 Hourly Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification): * A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the social/behavioral sciences field, a working knowledge of the criminal justice system, understanding cognitive behavioral treatment and the principles of effective intervention. * At least one-year work experience with a correctional population preferred. * Licensure as Social Worker, Professional Counselor or certification as Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor is preferred. Job Duties: * Manages all aspects of individual caseload and individual case records and program records of residents assigned to them. * Meet with Resident as required, and provides necessary communication to keep resident updated on their progress. * Techers class and large groups on facility curriculum. * Provides discharge planning services to the resident to ensure success. * Provides assessment of residents' needs/risks to determine treatment plans. * Performs intake procedures for new residents, which involves familiarizing these residents with rules and regulations of the facility. * Apply behavior management system to manage residents' behaviors. * Performs crisis intervention services. * Prepares written reports. * Attends staff meetings and other related meetings as required. * Coordinates and implements individual and group counseling services to residents. * Develops and maintains effective working relationships with various treatment facilities and with the general public. * Makes court appearances as designated. * Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to information obtained and processed in the operation of the facility. * Conducts home and/or employment visits if needed. * Transports residents to community resources as needed. Marginal Functions * Supplements facility coverage - subject to being called into work at any time due to emergency situations and/or coverage needs. * Utilizes audio visual equipment. * Performs other related duties as required. Positions Supervised None. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of principles of effective intervention including risk, need and responsivity. * Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. * Knowledge of substance abuse evaluation and treatment. * Knowledge of local treatment programs. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, residents' families, co-workers, outside agencies, etc. * Ability to gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things. * Ability to work under stressful and demanding conditions. * Ability to effectively manage time and organize workload. * Skill in oral and written communication. * Ability to work independently. Working Conditions * Moderate noise in Correctional Facility setting. Physical Demands * Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping, crouching and reaching with hands and arms. * Must be able to transfer up to 40 pounds. * Ability to reach into file drawers in standard four-drawer filing cabinets. * Visual ability sufficient to effectively operate a copier, facsimile machine and a computer terminal, and to read reports, correspondence and instructions. * Hearing ability sufficient to converse with other individuals, both in person and by telephone. * Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and by telephone. * Ability to read and prepare reports with recommendations. Communications * Conveys and receives information in person, over the telephone, as well as by automated means.