Adult Intensive Case Manager - Cayuga Counseling Services Inc

Cayuga Counseling Services, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Adult Intensive Case Manager in Cayuga County to provide intensive services to adult clients that are in the Cayuga County Jail and assist with their transition back into the community that restore, rehabilitate and support the individual client as an active and productive member of their family, community, and/or culture with the least amount of ongoing professional intervention and assist the individual in acquiring, retaining and improving skills such as communication, self-help, domestic, socialization, self-care in order to successfully reside in a home and community based setting.

Essential Functions:

• Provides Jail based in-reach services
• Receives referral from Jail Transitions Coordinator or authorized referral source and initiates contact with identified client pre-release.
• Completes ongoing risk/needs assessments including the COMPAS and Denver Acuity Scale.
• Develops, in collaboration with the client, a transitions plan driven by the assessment and updates the plan based on the changing needs of clients.
• Monitors the transitions plan to assure successful representation of the identified needs and adherence to goals of the plan.
• Coordinates and facilitates ongoing meetings regarding the appropriateness of the care plan that include the client, natural supports and any/all providers assisting in the delivery of the plan.
• Assures that necessary supports are in place to assist the client carrying out the transitions plan.
• Ensures that all of the initial linkages are established and maintained and advocates for additional services and linkages as appropriate.
• Collaborates with all services providers establishing both a team communication plan and a crisis plan for the client.
• Participates on the Multi-Disciplinary Reentry Case Management and Coordination Team.
• Provides rehabilitative services identified on the plan of care which may include social and interpersonal skills, daily living skills, community integration.
• Provides post release support, transportation, and assistance to appointments in the community.
• Services are provided in a variety of community locations where the client lives, works, attends school, engages in services and/or socializes.
• Provide services in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner.
• Submits time sheet via payroll system in accordance with Agency regulations.

Qualification candidates:

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or in a related human services field with a minimum of three years' experience working in adult mental health, addiction and/or the jail. Must successfully pass all required background checks, have a valid NYS driver's license & reliable transportation, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The Agency offers:

• 3 weeks PTO in your first year, 4 weeks in your second year.
• 48 hours of Wellness time annually (4 Hours accrue per month) that can be used any time you feel you need some time for yourself
• 96 hours of sick time annually (accruing 8 hours per month)
• 10 Holidays off per year and one floating holiday.
• Agency sponsored life and dental insurance for employees, family plans are also available.
• 6 different health insurance plans to choose from to fit your needs.
• Sabbatical: After 5 years of service, you are eligible for 4 weeks Paid Time Off that does not go against your other PTO