Case Manager IV - NGRI - City of Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA
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Case Manager IV - NGRI
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Case Manager IV - NGRI
Salary
$50,624.00 - $82,557.00 Annually
Location
VA 23513, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
12540
Department
Community Services Board
Division
Community Support Services
Opening Date
10/22/2024
Closing Date
11/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) provides treatment, support, and education to the community with a focus on mental illness, substance use addiction, and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Norfolk CSB provides services to persons in acute crisis as well as integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented programming for persons needing assistance and support stabilizing in the community.
Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. Norfolk CSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment. We are also seeking persons to join our team that are dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we instill hope and recovery opportunities for the persons we serve.
The NCSB is currently seeking a Case Manager IV - NGRI who serves as the agency liaison to provide discharge planning and intensive monitoring for Norfolk consumers 'adjudicated NGRI (Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity). Acts as the agency representative in legal proceedings for NGRI consumers. The case manager may also carry other cases on an interim basis; given the numbers of NGRI consumers in the community. Completes clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $50,624-$58,217
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
+ Completes a face-to-face assessment to determine consumer's functional limitations, eligibility for services; progress and need areas for NGRI consumers. More frequent face-to-face contacts will occur when clinically appropriate or when delineated in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and/or Conditional Release Plan (CRP).
+ Develops a CRP based on the assessment information and in collaboration with consumer, DBHDS State Hospital Treatment I Team, community providers/ vendors, and criminal justice system as appropriate.
+ Reviews CRP monthly and provides updates to DHBDS and Court of Jurisdiction in accordance with Forensic Office of the DBHDS. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships and ongoing communication with community provider's, DBHDS State hospitals and Court of Jurisdiction.
+ Links NGRI consumers to community resources, services, and supports specified in CRP plan. Maintains timely, accurate documentation and data in accordance with Norfolk CSB standards, regulatory requirements, Virginia statutes and Forensic Office of the DBHDS (i.e. Six-Month/ Monthly Reports, Court Letters, etc.).
+ Collaborates with DBHDS State hospital staff and community providers to identify and overcome barriers to timely and effective discharge planning.
+ Completes IDAPP plans for consumers hospitalized in DBHDS State hospitals.
+ Performs crisis intervention to resolve critical situations. Provides testimony in court hearings regarding NGRI consumer's progress and compliance with court ordered CRP.
+ Coordinates services and service planning with other providers within the Norfolk CSB, outside agencies or providers, and the criminal justice system.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in a human services field.
Considerable experience in a human services field related to the area of assignment. Some assignments may also require specific experience working with various types of client populations; master's degree preferred in some areas.
Preferred Education/Experience:
+ Master's degree in human services or a related field with at least two years of mental health experience, or possess a Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience.
+ Experience with the adult criminal justice system and case management.
+ Background include experience working with adults with serious mental illness, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
Additional Information & Requirements
+ Valid Driver's License may be required depending on assignment.
+ Certification in basic first aid and CPR, depending on area of assignment.
+ Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires.
+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
+ Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
+ High School Diploma/GED
+ Associate's Degree
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Master's Degree or higher
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Is your degree in a human services field or related field? (i.e. Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.)
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+ No
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How many years of experience do you have working with the SMI population?
+ No experience
+ Less than 2 years of experience
+ 2-3 years of experience
+ 4-5 years of experience
+ 6 or more years of experience
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How many years of experience do you have with discharge planning?
+ No experience
+ Less than 2 years of experience
+ 2-3 years of experience
+ 4-5 years of experience
+ 6 or more years of experience
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Are you proficient in Word and Excel?
+ Yes
+ No
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
+ Yes
+ No
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Please provide the name, email address, and phone number of your current or most recent supervisor
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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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+ I am a Veteran
+ I am a Disabled Veteran
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