Case Manager/Social Worker Positions

Description: A Case Manager/Social Worker involved in this project will be paired with an Assistant Public Defender. The Opportunity Project is an initiative that is designed to more effectively and efficiently represent clients with alcohol/drug dependency; mental health issues; and other needs when they are involved in the criminal justice system. The goal is to promote earlier identification of client needs and to provide more meaningful connections to behavioral health and other services so that we can positively impact the outcome of a client’s case as well as reduce the likelihood of recidivism.

Duties: In addition to consistent and reliable attendance, the following duties are essential to this position. The listed duties are not to be construed as all-inclusive and other duties may be required or assigned. Each successful candidate will conduct in-custody (Lucas County Corrections Center, Correction Center of Northwest Ohio, etc.)) and out-of-custody client interviews; identify behavioral and mental health issues and other indicators that act as barriers; collect, review, and provide documentation from past and current community service providers, including assessments and recommendations for services, placements, housing, and client compliance; develop, implement, and monitor a case management plan according to the needs of the individual; develop best practices to address reported client needs and establish methods and processes for sharing guides to address those needs through a database collection initiative; provide courtroom testimony (if necessary); build, relay, and utilize informational details on access to available community resources as well as contact persons within service providers; identify, track, and advocate solutions to address resource gaps in the criminal justice system that can impact successful interaction; assist in development of grant and alternative funding opportunities; adhere to reporting and tracking requirements; and collect data and review outcome data on the effectiveness of the Opportunity Project, including associated expansions, programs, and projects, seeking to impact the intersection of the criminal justice and behavioral health systems.

https://www.nlada.org/node/74371