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Jail Services Re-Entry Case Worker
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Provide
transitional case management services to aid in the reintegration of
individuals being released from Livingston County Jail and residing in
Livingston or Steuben County. Monitoring
for up to 12 months post release with at least bi-weekly meetings to assist
with clients “Transitional from Jail to Community” plans. Targeting referrals to employment programs,
housing assistance, mental health, parenting skills, case management, client
advocacy, collaboration with Livingston County Jail and Livingston County
Probation.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
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Provide level of service inventory assessments to inmates.
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Conduct
individualized and group orientation to include knowledge of community
resources including but not limited to benefit applications, housing
opportunities and transportation services to assist
with successful reentry.
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Facilitate presentations by community service providers on
an as needed basis.
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Assist with SSI-SSDI applications using the SOAR process.
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Determine eligibility for Health Homes and HARP assessment
and referral.
· Model,
reinforce, redirect, and set limits to behavior by using specified behavior
management techniques; develop and implement individual goal attainment.
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Schedule
inmates for specialized appointments in preparation of transition date.
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Report
measurable outcomes including but not limited to total number of clients screened,
total number of criminogenic needs assessments
completed, units of services provided and total number
of types of service referred
to (mental health,
PCP, DSS, Catholic
Charities, CASA, as well
as other community support group/service) to the CCS/L Executive
Director.
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Develop
“Transition from Jail to Community” (TJC)plans upon the inmate’s release to the
community.
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Maintain all documentation of screening, assessments, and individualized service
plans in CCS/L's secure client database.
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Participate
at staff meetings
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Attend
agency functions, as requested.
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Attend
mandatory training.
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Other
duties as assigned.
2.
TITLE OF DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Jail Services Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree
in social work, psychology, criminology, vocational rehabilitation, education,
guidance or in a behavioral science involving emphasis human relations. A combination of education and experience may
be substituted at the discretion of the Executive Director
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Possess excellent verbal and
written communication skills.
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Ability to multi-task and
prioritize duties.
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Willingness to foster agency,
department and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of
positive/constructive communication techniques.
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Ability to maintain absolute
confidentiality in regard to all records reviewed including client records,
employee records and billing records.
· Proficiency and experience with
PC’s and Microsoft applications.
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Ability to analyze and
interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
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Possession a valid NYS Driver’s
license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance
carrier.
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Continuous use of a reliable,
registered and insured vehicle.
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Read write and interpret
written documents;
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Demonstrate commitment to
Agency Mission Statement.
· Compliance: Adheres to all
applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited
to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and
documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s
corporate compliance and ethics program.
Provide
effective, equitable, understandable and respectful quality care and services
that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred
languages, health literacy and other communication needs.
Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without
reasonable accommodation:
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Use hands to manipulate,
handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor vehicle;
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Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop,
kneel, and reach;
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Climb up or down stairs;
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Able to reach above or below
shoulders;
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Occasionally lift or move
objects weighing up to 10 lbs;
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Sitting at a desk or in a
vehicle for long periods of time to perform certain job functions;
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Ability to read write and
interpret written documents;