Choices Case Manager Job Clayton area,Missouri USA,Government

Overview

St. Louis County Justice Services has an exciting opportunity working within its Choices Drug and Alcohol Program. This position will utilize an evidence-based approach to make a positive impact in the lives of program participants. This role is funded through a grant until 6/30/2027 but expected to renew.

Typical Work Hours

The typical work hours will be from 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday.

Benefits

As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability.

To learn more County benefits, please visit Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website.

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.

Essential Function Examples

Provides direct care to Choices graduates in a therapeutic environment conducive to recovery and healing from addiction. Researches and presents new developments/information regarding addiction and treatment. Possesses a working knowledge of the tools required to maintain recovery.
Documents and tracks client attendance.
Responsible for concern persons meetings and sessions with the family members and clients.
Conducts meetings with family members and/or graduates to provide guidance and support as needed.
Collects data for the preparation of statistical reports.
Maintains annual attendance figures for reporting purposes.
Maintains caseload of clients.
Performs such additional duties as may properly be required of a position in this job class.

Equivalent to a related Bachelors Degree.

Selection and Appointment

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.

After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

How to Apply

Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept online applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105

Relay MO 711 or
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax:
www.stlouiscountymo.gov

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