Case Manager

Schedule: Full-time, benefits-eligible positions
Pay: $18/hr

Benefits - Approximate full-time benefits package value = $19,000+:

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage. Health savings account. 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• 33 paid days off: 11 observed paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 vacation days to start. Vacation increases to 12 days after 1 year, 15 days after 2 years, and more at 5 and 9 years of service.
  • Sick and vacation time accrue hourly per pay period.
• $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance; additional coverage available.
• $1,200 annual employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (paid quarterly)
• Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off

Volunteers of America, Utah builds a community-supported bridge that provides a path for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance.

Our Case Managers perform rewarding social service work at the Center for Women and Children (CWC) in Murray, a social model detoxification facility that provides a safe place to stay for women withdrawing from alcohol or drugs. During their stay women will have the opportunity to meet with a case manager to discuss their eligibility for substance abuse treatment, as well as get connected to other needed resources. Clients at the CWC receive 3 meals a day, access to an outdoor area, and are able to attend supportive programming activities, including recovery-focused support groups and working in our onsite garden. This position will provide consistent individualized case management services to female clients and their accompanying children in a detoxification setting while utilizing trauma informed practices.

• Identify special needs (pregnant, IV/IM Drug users, dual diagnosis, medical conditions, women with children) and coordinate services as needed.
• Develop referral plans to refer clients to appropriate treatment facilities and/or other community resources.
• When appropriate, work with clients’ families to move clients into self-sufficiency.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Develop positive relationships with referral resources.
• Provide weekly Seeking Safety groups for clients.
• Participate and present client information at case reviews with other case managers and Program Director.
• Document all case management services provided to clients.
• Contribute to an environment of mutual trust and respect by treating others fairly, demonstrating empathy, and effectively managing interpersonal conflict to preserve constructive, professional relationships.
• Participate in Management On-Call Schedule  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in the field of social services and two years of work experience in the substance abuse treatment field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Training and/or understanding in the Trauma Informed Approach, Motivational Interviewing, Trans Theoretical Model - Stages of Change.
• Knowledge of substance abuse, mental illness, and homelessness.
• Maintain good boundaries and confidentiality
• Computer skills - Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; flexibility to respond to changes.
• Organize, prioritize and independently complete multiple tasks.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver’s license and have a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Submit resume on the career page of our website:  www.voaut.org/careers

Volunteers of America, Utah is committed to creating a diverse environment, where all people feel valued, have the opportunity to do their personal best and where leadership development is fostered. The organization is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, ethnicity, skin color, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental and developmental abilities, physical ability or religious belief. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.