What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager 2 - Sierra DOC Mental Health (New Haven) position at The Connection?
Job Details
Description
Position: Case Manager 2
Program: Sierra Pre Trial DOC Mental Health
Location: New Haven
Salary: $20.00/hour
Schedule: Full time; 40 hours; 1st and 2nd shifts; Sunday-Thursday
Program Summary:
During their 3-6 months length of stay in this congregate care setting, pre-trial adult males with a primary mental health diagnosis are provided with case management, supervision, and psycho-educational and skill-building services to support them in re-entering the community after a period of incarceration. The goal is to reduce recidivism through establishing positive behavioral change and pro-social community connectivity.
Position Summary:
The Case Manager 2 is responsible for providing case management services, including but not limited to: intake assessment, risk/needs assessment, psycho-social education, development and implementation of individual service plans, discharge planning, and liaison with treatment providers and community resources. The Case Manager 2 monitors client compliance with placement conditions and stipulations. The Case Manager 2 is responsible for carrying a caseload, implementing and facilitating resident activities/interventions, and providing program shift coverage.
Working within Adult Services, the Case Manager 2 works on the Residential Behavioral Health Treatment care team to support clients’ recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED
- 3 years related experience in the direct service and case management field
- The ideal candidate will have experience working with the SPMI population in a residential setting and with individuals who are re-entering the community after a period of incarceration.
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
Orientation:
If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
- Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment
- Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
- 12 paid holidays
The Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit www.theconnectioninc.org.
Qualifications
Salary : $20
