CRIMINAL JUSTICE SPECIALIST/TCM

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WESTMORELAND CASEMANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTS INC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Manages the needs of clients in correctional institutions to ensure timely release and successful community reintegration. Provides advocacy for medical safety and links clients to housing, treatment, and basic living resources.

Qualifications

You have a bachelor's degree in a social service-related field and previous case management experience is preferred. You will manage client needs for individuals in correctional facilities, advocate for their well-being, and assist with their transition to community life.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Case Management

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Greensburg, PA 15601Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.66 - $24.97 HourlyA full-time non-exempt position with primary working hours of Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (37.5 hours/week). Paid training provided. Services Provided through the CJS Program: Manages needs for those clients who are currently in County Prison or State Correctional Institutions and works with community providers, clerk of courts, public defender, etc. to work for the timely release of the individual. Advocates for medication routine and safety while inside the institution and provides referral assistance and linking to housing, entitlements, treatment and community activities upon release. Monitors and follows up with the individual at least bi-weekly, but in most circumstances, weekly. Educate the client on available resources and how to access them. Assist with goals to meet basic living needs and skills, such as housing, food, medical care, recreation, education, and employment. May accompany the client on appointments related to their physical and behavioral health. Direct involvement in discharge planning from state and community hospitals. Occasional, rotating on-call shift for after-hours crisis situations.   WCSI offers a full benefit package which includes: 19 paid days off your first year 11 paid holidays Affordable Health Insurance beginning first of the month after start date Paid training will be provided for all positions. Reserved Sick Leave Paid Bereavement Leave Paid Jury Duty leave 403(b) pension plan and Roth IRA plan with employer match up to 8% the first of the month after thirteen (13) months of service. A “Buy back” payment for employees who waive health insurance coverage Employer paid Short-Term Disability Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance Employer paid Life Insurance   Additional voluntary/supplemental benefits funded solely through employee contributions: Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Buy Up Benefit Cancer Plans Accident Plan Hospital Indemnity Plan Critical Illness Additional Life and AD&D coverage Whole Life Insurance Pet Insurance   Miscellaneous Benefits Student Loan Reimbursement Direct Deposit USX Credit Union Membership PA 529 College Savings Program Verizon Wireless Plan Discount Employee Assistance Program Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Agency QualificationsA Criminal Justice Specialist (CJS) shall have a bachelor’s degree in a social service-related field. Previous Casemanagement experience preferred.

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WESTMORELAND CASEMANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTS INC

WCSI is dedicated to working in partnership with all individuals impacted by intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges through their connection to essential services, personal empowerment and promotion of wellness.
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