Justice Involved/Exceptional Needs Case Manager

JOB
ABOUT THE JOBAs a part of the Complex Care team you will provide case management services for adults in jail diversion, individuals involved in Aid & Assist, Community Restoration, at Oregon State Hospital, under Civil Commitment Investigation, as well as individuals in Acute Care settings. Your skills in problem solving, time management, communication, crisis support, and advocacy will be instrumental in your success within this role as you partner with jail staff, team members, internal PCBH partner programs and other community agencies to facilitate an individual’s success in their transition to the community. As a member of our team, you will work with adults who require assistance in transitional planning, care coordination, navigating complex systems and case management. Duties include identifying and assisting individuals in obtaining supports and entitlements including Oregon Health Plan, housing, physical health, employment, substance abuse and mental health services. Other duties associated with this position may include care coordination with community partners, service referrals, completion of screenings and assisting the individual in developing a transition plan to support engagement and retention in services, as well as a successful reentry into the community.This position will require you to accurately utilize skills training, complete administrative tasks related to transitions and reporting, ability to utilize Excel Spreadsheets to track client data, coordinate and track referrals to residential providers, and coordinate with community partners in a professional manner to facilitate the continuum of care. WORK SCHEDULEMonday through Friday 8am-5pm.MINIMUMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or equivalent and three years of responsible and relevant professional experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONSMust possess Qualified Mental Health Associate certification, provided through the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon at the time of appointment.Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance as a condition of employment.For information on the requirements to become a QMHA-R, please visit: https://mhacbo.org/en/mentalhealth/qmha-r/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBilingual Spanish speaking preferred which includes a 5% pay differential.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Polk County, the Organization: Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work. We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business. We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual. We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work.Benefits: Polk County offers generous employee benefits including, but not limited to: 11 paid holidays per year8 hours of vacation earned monthly (increasing with years of service)8 hours of sick leave earned monthly4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hirePERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributionsFull health benefits with employee paying only 10% of the premium which covers all members of the employee's immediate familyLife Insurance - employer paidQualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness programHRSA/NHSC approved site for certain positionsOur Community: Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley just an hour from the Pacific Coast to the west and an hour from Portland to the north. The population is approximately 87,000 and the county spans about 744 square miles, with two thirds of the western part of the county being forest. National protected areas include the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest.The County is part of the agricultural richness the Willamette Valley has to offer. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with Polk County being one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the “Oregon Wine Country”. Polk County has over 25 wineries alone.Polk County also houses the beautiful liberal arts college, Western Oregon University, and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University. Western was an inaugural winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This award recognizes universities and colleges that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and action towards fostering a campus community that celebrates all the many facets of diversity. WOU is one of the most diverse universities in Oregon and has a higher percentage of Latino students in the Oregon University system.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
**Please Note: Applicants who may currently be receiving mental health or addiction treatment services with Polk County Behavioral Health are advised of the following guidelines for employees: "In order to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality amongst colleagues, Health Services employees seeking behavioral health services are encouraged to utilize resources outside of the Polk County Behavioral Health system. This does not apply to family members of the employee.”** A cover letter is required. If you are a military veteran and want to apply for Veterans' Hiring Preference, you must attach supporting documentation and complete the Veteran’s Preference Form. ** ** DO NOT ATTACH ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS (transcripts, letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.) They will not be considered at the application stage. You may bring them to the interview if you are selected to interview. **