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Friendship Diversion Services Case Manager in Okanogan, Washington
Has caseload management responsibilities for defendants referred from the Courts or jail. Works with defendants, courts, probation, prosecutors, treatment providers, service agencies and other resources. Manages a caseload in adherence to the procedures established by Friendship Diversion Services, which includes:
INITIAL REVIEW AND INTAKE:
- Review referred court order and file. Tickle deadlines. Follow up with notice to appropriate party for failure to appear defendants.
- Conduct initial interview, including review of intake forms, explanation of program requirements and process, make assessment of client needs, establish fees and schedules per established procedures and enter data in dual databases. Process all documents.
- Enter all data in the database, including follow up appointments for payments and drug screens.
Observe and document drug screens through urine or oral swabs. Enter database and track information.
CASE MONITORING:
Meet with defendants as needed for schedule review, payments, drug/alcohol screening and any compliance issues.
Track defendant movements and/or alcohol consumption through software programs.
Counsel clients as needed regarding program and/or problem resolution.
In the event of non-compliance, use established process to notify parties and follow protocol per violation.