Pre-Release Caseworker 1, 2, 3

LOCATION: Marietta, Ohio

PAY: $19.00

SCHEDULE: 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday

At Oriana House, we believe alcoholism and chemical dependency are diseases that require an individual's continuous commitment to recovery over the course of his or her life. Our programming sends individuals on a multi-step journey to rehabilitation through their own admission of a problem, abstinence, avoidance of relapse, and a daily dedication to recovery. We are proud to be a part of this process and to assist individuals in regaining control of their lives.

As a Pre-Release Caseworker, you will review jail bookings each week to determine eligibility based on legal criteria and schedule initial meeting within seven (7) days of determining program eligibility.

Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

Intake:

• Reviews referral information, background information, and collateral data prior to initial meeting with the client.
• Administers or utilizes a current quantitative assessment of clients’ risk and criminogenic needs, including: criminal history, education/employment/financial, family/social support, neighborhood problems, substance use, peer associations, and criminal attitude/behavior patterns.
• Enters Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) results into Gateway and Oriana Resource Information and Operations Network (ORION) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identifies clients’ barriers to successful program completion. Responds to barriers such as: age, education level, medical, mental health, transportation, housing etc.
• Completes and/or reviews intake/release packets.
• Completes enrollment documents in an accurate and timely manner and forwards same to appropriate supervising authority/court.

During Placement:

• Meets with clients regularly and in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Is knowledgeable and utilizes community resources and refers clients to the appropriate community providers based on identified needs in an accurate and timely manner.
• Obtains and maintains consent to release of information with appropriate agencies to monitor clients’ compliance.
• Monitors clients’ compliance and progression with program conditions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Utilizes Role Clarification and Core Correctional Practices (CCP) Skills in accordance with program policies and procedures
• Types and maintains correspondence, reports, and other documents as necessary in an accurate and timely manner.

Release:

• Prepares clients for release from the program with appropriate and approved Community Plan.
• Completes appropriate release of information forms as required for making a referral and/or releasing information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures post-tests and/or exit evaluations are completed prior to client’s release.
• Completes file closing procedures in a timely manner and submits all closed files to supervisor for review and approval.
• Enters data accurately from various forms into the client database and follows up with corrections of any found errors in a timely manner.
• Prepares final report per program guidelines and submits to referral source.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Corrections, or related field required.
• Six (6) months experience in Corrections and/or Social Service preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain required level of proficiency for the ORAS as certified by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections in partnership with the University of Cincinnati. Failure to do so means the employee is not qualified to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess reliable transportation, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and a driving record that does not preclude the employee from being covered by Agency liability insurance.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population
• Must be willing to undergo backgrounds checks and pass a drug screen

Full Time Benefits Package includes:

• Sign on Bonus $500 after completing 6 month orientation
• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance and Prescription Coverage
• Dental/Vision Plans
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Hours
• Eight paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b)

Oriana House Recruiters may reach out to applicants via text messaging.

Oriana House Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)