Reentry Case Manager

at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

THE SALVATION ARMY
North and Central Illinois Division
Pathway Forward Program
POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSTION TITLE: Reentry Case Manager
LOCATION/DEPARTMENT: Pathway Forward Program
REPORTS TO: Program Manager/Case Management
FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt
STATUS TYPE: RFT

OUTCOMES
Carries an assigned caseload of residents currently in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (B.O.P.) or the United States Probation and Pretrial Office. Provides comprehensive case management and other services targeted to enhance resident competencies related to a successful transition into the community. Works with each assigned resident to promote a productive life style, reduce the risk of recidivism, and address specific factors that impact the individual resident's criminality and reentry. Oversees the resident's progress through the re-entry program from intake to release. Ensures that all case files are properly organized, up to date, and accurate. Contributes to promoting an overall rehabilitative environment at the re-entry center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Intake
Works with Intake Department and all other Pathway Forward Program staff to ensure that resident files are properly set up and all necessary intake and orientation procedures are completed on time. Orientation procedures shall include ensuring that each resident has a clear understanding of program requirements, procedures, and activities. Monitors residents' progress through orientation/intake, including completion of 'Orientation Routing' form and 'Transitional Skills Training' units. Ensures entry of visitors for each new resident on 'Visitor' log in 'SecurManage', with signature of resident and Reentry Case Manager (RCM) verifying each approved visitor. Provides monthly program calendar to residents to facilitate their initial programming and awareness of designated visiting days. As justified by visitor concerns, forwards requests for initial or special visits to Program Supervision.
During initial meeting with newly arrived resident, ensures inquiry about need for special accommodation given documented health issues. If indicated, prepares and forwards 'Authorization to Retain Special Items' to Security Supervisor. RCM also inquires about prescribed medications as verified and forwards 'Authorization to Retain Special Items' so resident can maintain appropriate medications in his/her room. If resident has physical needs or mental health concerns requiring maintenance/dispensing of medication at control desk, prepares and forwards 'Resident Medical/Mental Health Condition Report' to the Security Supervisor. If mental health concern, also forwards form to the Clinical Administrator
During initial meeting with newly arrived resident, ensures inquiry about need or preference for special or restricted diet, preparing and forwarding notification to Security Supervisor as indicated.
After completion of 'Medical Screen' and verification of need for follow-up health care, prepares 'Request for Approval for Medical Treatment and Reimbursement' (Med. Cert), forwarding this in timely manner along with required documentation to B.O.P. Healthcare Services. Upon receipt of B.O.P. approval for medical treatment by designated provider, enters required movement for resident reporting. Ensures collection of documentation from health care provider, forwarded by provider or resident as proof of services rendered. Forwards these documents, with a copy of the corresponding approved Med. Cert., to the Finance Department for processing.
Reviews the residents' financial status and processes Indigent Grant Fund requests for indigent residents to obtain medication. Arranges transportation for residents with serious medical conditions to report for medical appointments and/or pick up medication.
As part of the intake process, undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the resident's strengths, needs, and risk factors for recidivism. This process shall include completion of a Medical Screen within 24 hours of the resident's arrival, as well as completion of an Employment History. Within 7 days of the resident's arrival, administers the 'Correctional Assessment and Intervention System' (C.A.I.S.). This includes C.A.I.S. interview, on-line entry and scoring of responses with consideration of other sources of objective information, then printout... For full info follow application link.

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