About the role
1nd Shift FT 40 hours - Sunday - Thursday
Position: Case Manager I
Program: Marks Walk
Scope of Service: The Case Manager I provides a comprehensive array of support focused on skill building and case management activities supporting clients to achieve a meaningful level of independence and well-being. Completes screenings and assessments with clients to support in the development of person-centered care plans to support individual growth. Provides services in a team approach which include but are not limited to: rehabilitative supports, skill building for activities of daily living, access and engagement to area resources, facilitates psycho-education groups, socialization and community integration. Collectively engages in day-to-day program activities, completes assigned documentation per contract and agency requirements, and assists with maintaining a clean working environment. Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Client Care:
- Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries.
- Enhances a client’s daily living skills by assessing and providing various
modalities of teaching and assistance (e.g. modeling, prompting, hands-on assistance) with daily living.
- Develops, implements, and monitors personcentered plans with the client in all aspects of care, up to and including the intake and discharge processes.
- Coordinates and assists clients with case management needs: Referrals,
- obtaining and maintaining entitlements, money management, accessing
treatment, medical care, transportation, housing, wellness/nutrition, legal services, education and employment, etc.
- Assists the client in identifying potential barriers to achieving their aspirations
and goals, and links the client to appropriate services to address these obstacles.
- Meets regularly with each client to review progress, mental health stability, upcoming appointments and activities.
- Supports clients to learn local transportation while providing transportation to meet client needs.
- Staff may be required to transport clients in personal vehicles in community based settings and sharedliving programs.
- Conducts regular apartment/room inspections and assists the clients in
maintaining the cleanliness of their living spaces which may require hands-on assistance.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with families, natural supports, and external providers and advocates on behalf of clients as necessary.
- Facilitates/cofacilitates psychoeducational groups as indicated.
- Completes service entry documentation in accordance with contract and agency requirements.
- As applicable, administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis samples.
- Conducts rounds within program, as indicated
- Attends and participates in staff and AllTreater’s meetings, rounds, and
supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of one (1) year experience. High
school diploma considered with two (2) years’ experience, including one (1) year working with Continuum.
- Prior experience working with people with persistent chronic mental illness and/or addiction.
- Valid driver's license required. Reliable vehicle required in communitybased
settings and shared-living programs. Employee must maintain the minimum required CT State automobile liability insurance on personal vehicle.
- CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation. Employee responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
- Proficient reading, writing, and oral skills required, including computer proficiency and familiarity with electronic record keeping.
- Knowledge of the community support system and resources preferred.
Company Benefits Include:
- Competitive Wages
- 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
- Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
- Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD
- Colonial Supplemental Insurance
- Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (2039 hour)
Employees
- Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year
- 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)
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