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]]>Job description: DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured.
As a public, not-for-profit organization, the DeKalb CSB operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff.
Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential. DeKalb CSB is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Read more on our recent CARF accreditation here.
JOB SUMMARY
The Transition Specialist (In-reach Case Manager) provides release planning for individuals in DeKalb County jail who have a history of mental illness or symptoms of a mental illness. The Transition Specialist facilitates recovery-focused Community Transition Planning (CTP) to assist individuals with referrals for continued behavioral health services, housing, and other resources in the community. The Transition Specialist, under supervision from the Targeted Case Management Manager, assists with coordination of care, attends agency and intra-agency meetings in the jail and community, participate in systems evaluations to enhance supports in services and provide family education and utilization of natural supports in the community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SSDI, entitlements, housing, HUM, etc.).
homelessness.
needed.
successful integration into the community.
outreach attempts in accordance with agency/regulatory standards requirements.
the provision of case management services, and attend to required administrative issues.
program manager.
post-release.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Primary work setting will be in the DeKalb County Jail, along with office and community environments. Monday-Friday 8:15am-5:00pm. May require evening/weekend or adjusted hours due to program and community events; Ability to use a computer, telephone, fax, copy and scanning machine. Must complete/pass agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
phone.
the agency and/or community.
Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so. This employer participates in E-Verify.
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DeKalb CSB is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA
As a part of the pre-employment process, the selected applicant will undergo an FBI Criminal History Records check, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and drug screening. Direct Care positions may require Tuberculosis (TB) testing.
DeKalb Community Service Board participates in E-Verify (Company ID: 226305).
Our Mission: DeKalb Community Service Board strives to provide the right service, for the right person, at the right time.
Our Vision: The DeKalb Community Service Board envisions a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential.
Our Values:
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Location: DeKalb County, GA
Job date: Sat, 21 Oct 2023 01:59:24 GMT
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