CASE MANAGER, PROJECT LINK - CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL TIME)
REQ#: 31200033
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent is responsible for providing and extending case management, counseling, education and rehabilitation services to adult participants in the Project LINK program. The incumbent must be comfortable serving a diverse group of clients, including but not limited to, those who are chemically dependent, those with mental illness, those who are court-ordered, offenders, and clients who are generally difficult to engage in treatment. The incumbent should be comfortable working from a strengths-based, person-centered perspective in order to nurture and develop the client’s individual strengths.
In carrying out the responsibilities of this position, the treatment provider reports to and receives general supervision from the Program Manager of Recovery Support. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound judgment, demonstrate initiative and maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures. He/She is expected to perform all duties in accordance with applicable professional ethics state quality assurance standards Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) regulations, as well as established Region Ten policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Field or Licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Virginia and at least one year of direct experience working with individuals with substance use or co-occurring disorders, or CSAC/CSAC Assistant certification or currently under supervision to receive CSAC/CSAC Assistant certification.
Knowledge of: counseling theories and techniques; individual and group counseling; drug addiction; mental illness; suicidality; interviewing techniques; case management; community resources; crisis intervention; DSM V diagnosis system. Knowledge of typical childhood development and parenting issues is preferred.
Skills in: case management; individual and group counseling, interviewing, crisis management, DSM diagnosis, engaging resistant or difficult to engage clients, working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system; computer proficiency.
Abilities to: establish rapport with clients and their families, maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of other professionals, accept supervision and seek it out when needed, effectively communicate with clients and other professionals, work independently and as a team member, recognize need for additional training.
POSITION LOCATION: Region Ten Community Services Board
800 Preston Avenue
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
GRADE: 9
SCHEDULE: Full Time: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with potential for evening and/or weekend hours
