Bilingual Case Manager - Reentry & Housing Services

Community Partners in Action; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Partners in Action seeks a Case Manager for the Waterbury Transitional House (WTH) in Waterbury, CT. This role supports residents with intake, assessments and service planning, using motivational strategies to promote positive change.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with one year in assessments and case management, strong written and verbal communication, knowledge of criminal justice, and a valid driver\'s license. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus one year experience in assessments and case management.
• Knowledge of criminal justice and court systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Schedule includes two late days per week (12:30 PM - 8:00 PM).

Responsibilities

• Conduct resident intake, admission and assessment (LSI-R) using motivational enhancement strategies.
• Develop the Residential Individual Service Plan based on assessment outputs.
• Provide recommendations for the coordination and sequencing of program services for residents.
• Recognize and address resident ambivalence and resistance and help residents maintain motivation to change.
• Collaborate with AIC, Adult Behavioral Health services, Advanced Supervision and Intervention Support and other community-based services.
• Coordinate and follow up on resident referrals to community-based services, as necessary and appropriate.
• Monitor resident behaviors and implement program behavior management system on a consistent basis.
• Prepare accurate and timely progress and discharge reports.
• Collaborate with referral sources.
• Participate in weekly Service Team Meetings.
• Supervise urine tests as required.
• Administer initial PREA assessment within 24 hours of admission and PREA reassessment within 30 days.
• Complete the necessary case documentation on each resident in a timely manner, as established by the Program Manager.
• Input resident data into the Contractor Data Collection System (CDCS) and maintain, update, and utilize the data as directed by the Program Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract Data Collection System (CDCS)

Job description

Community Partners in Action seeks a Case Manager for the Waterbury Transitional House (WTH) in Waterbury, CT. This role supports residents with intake, assessments and service planning, using motivational strategies to promote positive change.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with one year in assessments and case management, strong written and verbal communication, knowledge of criminal justice, and a valid driver\'s license. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.