Case Manager - SAMHSA Re-Entry

Avivo Recovery Services Division provides a continuum of integrated services, including access, clinical treatment, care coordination and recovery support. We provide services that are innovative, person centered, strength based, and outcome driven. We strive for the highest quality of services using culturally responsive and evidence based practices in a trauma informed environment.

Under the direction of the Family Program Director, the Case Manager –SAMHSA Re-Entry, is responsible for access, reentry, and case management services to individuals, primarily to ex-offenders, who are participating in chemical health treatment and recovery maintenance/continuing care beginning with in reach while incarcerated and transitioning to treatment and recovery services in the community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate commitment to SAMSHA’s definition of recovery and recovery principles: “A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.” www.samhsa.gov
• This Case Manager role will be required to provide service to clients in correctional facilities, in the community, and in participant homes.
• Meet with clients while incarcerated and develop, monitor and update reentry plans, as needed.
• Provide on going assessment and referral utilizing prior knowledge and understanding of mental health, chemical health, housing, community resources, and case management, etc.)
• Employ a holistic approach including promoting health and wellness activities with participants.
• Actively participate in the division’s Trauma Informed Care Initiative and motivational interviewing. Support and implement evidence based practices related to specific program area.
• Participates as a partner on the team; contribute to discussions, actions and projects. Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate, conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Demonstrates a positive and collaborative team approach by endorsing the same purposes and focuses as the team while encouraging trust and cooperation. Works within the team to assure that all benchmarks and goals are achieved and performs as a productive team member who supports the mission.
• Communicates in a clear, consistent and positive manner to internal and external customers. Actively listens to ideas and suggestions, acknowledges the contributions of others, and maintains confidentiality.
• Continuously exercises good judgment in handling participant issues and represents organization with a positive and professional image. At all times projects a favorable image of organization to promote its aims and objectives.
• Remains flexible in job duties; demonstrates and understands the reasons for changes in the workplace, taking an active role in adapting to those changes.
• Provides and promotes unconditional positive regard to all participants regardless of race, creed, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability and economic status.
• Meets performance criteria as outlined in annual performance evaluation and individualized performance standards.

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous work experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of the recovery philosophy and recovery oriented behavioral health services, or willingness to learn recovery principles.
• Working knowledge of serving individuals with chemical and mental health or dual diagnoses.
• Prior experience in a culturally diverse environment, working with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing and delivering culturally responsive services.
• Excellent participant-oriented, customer service attitude and communication skills.
• Able to assess and solve problems, make decisions, work independently as needed.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff members at all levels of the organization and accept from supervisor and peers.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing service needs.
• Able to maintain positive presence in a fast paced, demanding, multi service environment.
• Ability to work independently with participants in home or community settings and capable of independent travel, have access to an automobile, and have a clean driving record.
• Minimum one year freedom from alcohol and chemical abuse addiction.
• Available to work outside of normal business hours or on call in order to meet the needs of the participants.
  

WAGES: $19.45 - $24.31/hour, DOQ

BENEFITS: Avivo offers competitive salaries and compensation, including a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include a generous PTO policy and company observed holidays as well as health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Health insurance coverage is also available for domestic partners, in addition to other optional benefits.

HOW TO APPLY: Please provide a letter of interest and resume highlighting your experiences and qualifications through our website at https://avivomn.org. If you have questions on your application, e-mail recruitment@avivomn.org.

Avivo is a nonprofit organization which serves nearly 15,000 Minnesotans each year, helping them achieve recovery, employment, and career advancement. We believe everyone deserves the chance to live well and work well. Avivo provides chemical and mental health services, career and technical education, and employment services at locations in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Avivo employees help individuals transform their lives – move out of poverty, find treatment and achieve recovery, end homelessness, train for and start careers, and secure jobs. At Avivo, employees experience worthwhile work and professional growth as part of a vibrant and diverse workforce. You have direct and positive impact in people’s lives and are a part of make lasting change in our community! avivomn.org

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Avivo is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.