Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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Vera French is looking for a Corrections and Crisis Liaison To serve as a link between the correctional and mental health systems for persons transitioning back into community placement. Provide short-term case management and linkage to services for recidivism prevention.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Work closely with the Court system and pretrial release in providing mental health services to persons with mental illness in order to shorten the length of stay in jail.
• Provide timely follow-up services to lessen the likelihood of re-incarceration.
• Engage client in comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment of their strengths, needs, and circumstances for the purpose of goal setting and case planning.
• Assist client in identifying and assessing informal and formal supports and resource systems, including social, recreational, family, spiritual, and neighborhood resources.
• Monitor clients responses to treatment and make adjustments to treatment plans to obtain optimal outcomes as needed. Maintain regular contact with the client to assist in screening, monitoring and tracking his/her treatment adherence and response.
• Assist client in negotiating the criminal justice continuum, including monitoring compliance with conditions of release and/or probation/parole, and negotiating reduction in charges or sentencing for client's participating in specialized case management.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in social work and/or criminal justice or in a related area.
• Previous experience in working with persons with mental illness; previous experience in working gin corrections or with offenders preferred. .

Make an Impact: Our mission is to enhance the mental health of all in our community by providing quality, accessible and comprehensive care.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • UMR - United Health Care
  • Delta Dental - dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life Insurance, AD&D, LTD through Mutual of Omaha
  • Supplemental life insurance, short term disability available
• 401(k) with employer contribution & matching
  • Employer contribution 3% of annual salary, vested day one
  • Employer matching 25% of every dollar put in by the employee, up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program
  • Every employee (full-time or part-time) is eligible after one year of service
• Supplemental Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through Mutual of Omaha
• Paid time off
  • Nine paid holidays per year
  • Nine paid sick days per year accrued on a payroll basis
  • 2 weeks of vacation accrued on a payroll basis

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATION

I hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES AND CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

I understand that I may be subject to a background check, and hereby authorize Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates, to investigate my background to determine any and all information of concern as to my record, whether the same is of record or not, and I release employers and persons named in my application from all liability for any damages on account of his/her furnishing said information.

Additionally, you are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history, educational background, military record,
motor vehicle records, criminal records, and credit history through an investigative or credit agency or bureau of your choice. I
authorize the release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service. I authorize and give permission for
the individuals listed as references to provide written information and/or verbally discuss my background with Vera French
Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates.

This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports and updates that may be required.
I understand that passing the background check is a condition of employment. A negative background check can be grounds for
dismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.

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