The Vilas County Diversion Program is a voluntary alternative to criminal prosecution for eligible participants. Case managers provide referral screening, assessment, and wrap around case management for individuals involved in the program. This includes conducting risk and needs assessments, writing case plans, and working through behavior modification strategies with cognitive behavioral interventions. This position is critical in assisting clients as they navigate this process.  The Diversion Case Manager will serve primarily Vilas County, with the occasional crossover for coverage in the Oneida County Diversion program and weekly visits to Lac du Flambeau for case management meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct diversion intakes with incoming clients using evidence-based risk assessments
• Use results of risk assessment to develop an individualized case plan with the client
• Manage and monitor all aspects of the assigned caseload
• Maintain a working knowledge of service providers and make referrals to appropriate providers based on client’s need
• Provide accurate reports to the court
• Assist clients with completing the conditions of their agreement
• Enter and maintain case information in the electronic database
• Prepare detailed staffing reports and attend meetings with prosecution and defense attorneys
• Adhere to flexible and hybrid work schedule: remote and office schedule
• Adhere to flexible meeting locations with the client in both the community and office
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work (preferred), or Social Service field
• Pass pre-employment background check
• Valid driver’s license and automobile with insurance required
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices with justice-involved populations
• Ability to communicate professionally and accurately, both orally and written
• Demonstrated ability to work well with individuals from diverse economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to be flexible
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Previous case management experience in a related field preferred
• Ascribe to and champion The Difference Principles

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