Statement of Purpose The Case Manager fulfills assigned role as a part of the treatment team, maintaining the well being of clients and integrity of the program. Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities * Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and 12-Step/recovery resources in the community. * Ability to build a collaborative support system with community employers, agencies and organizations, employing eligible clients as they move into the transitional period. * Ability to build a collaborative partnership with governmental housing agencies to readily respond to client needs for housing. * Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary. * Ability to recognize personal issues that has an impact on job performance and interactions with clients. * Ability to write and verbalize clear statements, summarizing clients job and housing progress to primary counselor and the treatment team. * Able to write letters and progress reports to Department of Children and Family Services and the court system regarding client's employment and housing as deemed necessary for family re-unification. * Ability to plan and facilitate vocational groups and classes. * Ability to note documentation in Caminar system. * Occasionally provides transportation for clients. * Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior. * Ability to convey respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff. * Ability to prepare for, and facilitate related educational groups. * Basic knowledge of referrals, both in and out of the BHS treatment system. * May carry a caseload as needed. * Ability to communicate clearly, with clients, staff, peers, supervisors and non-BHS resources. * Basic understanding of computer operations; Windows and word processing (MS Word). Ability to readily adapt to the Caminar information system. Case Manager Competencies and Performance Expectations All Case Manager's are expected to: * Document client intake and treatment progress * Identify a crisis * Facilitate an educational group * Liaison with and refer to treatment team, inside and outside agencies * Assess and report client behavioral changes * Identify personal boundaries and be able to work as part of the treatment team * Adhere to professional standards Recognize personal biases working within diverse populations Qualifications Prerequisite Qualifications Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs. High school diploma or equivalency. Registered and enrolled in a state recognized chemical dependency certification program or progress towards certification, as a Substance Abuse Counselor, with six months' substance abuse experience. Maintain registration thereafter, and to complete certification within the specified time subsequent to registration, will result in loss of employment. Must have valid California driver's license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business. Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff. Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment. The supervisor will initial those items on the following list, which apply and write N/A to indicate those qualifications, which are not applicable: _____ Class "B" California Driver's License. _____ Class "C" California Driver's License _____ Personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage. _____ First Aid certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter. _____ CPR certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter. _____ Medication training required within 30 days of employment. _____ Bi-lingual (specify: ___________________) _____ Develop computer skills adequate to perform Caminar/word processing duties within 90 days of employment. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position. Modality Specific Job Responsibilities Duties may vary based upon assignment. Employee shall receive, concurrent with this job description, the job specific evaluation necessary for their specific job; outpatient, residential, DUI, PC100, etc. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position. I have read and received a copy of this job description.