Case Manager 2 - START (Bridgeport)

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to join their innovative START program. This role focuses on providing essential home- and community-based case management services to homeless young adults, helping them achieve stability and self-sufficiency. The Case Manager will conduct assessments, assist in finding housing, and develop personalized service plans. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of youth aged 18-24, while working within a supportive team environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the necessary experience, this role could be your next career step.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

Company paid short and long term disability

Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick)

12 paid holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in direct service and case management.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive case management services to clients in their homes.
• Assist youth in locating available apartments for rent.
• Manage a caseload of 8-12 young adults.

Skills

Case Management

Intake Assessments

Transportation Services

Money Management Skills

Employment Readiness Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Street Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Shift: First Shift

Job Category: Case Management

Description

Program: START

Position: Case Manager 2

Location: Bridgeport

Salary: $22.00/hour

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, 1^st shift, Monday-Friday

Program Summary:

The Start Program is a nationally recognized program that works with homeless and unstably-housed youth, age 18-24, located throughout the state of CT through an innovative service delivery model that combines short-term rental assistance with intensive, community-based case management services targeted towards housing stabilization. Through a lens of trauma-informed care and positive youth development, the program partners with young adult participants to identify goals and resources that help them to exit homelessness and achieve long-term stability.

Position Summary:

The Case Manager 2 is responsible for providing home- and community-based case management services to homeless young adults located throughout the state. Responsibilities include:

1. Delivering comprehensive case management services to clients in their homes and in their communities.
2. Conducting intake assessments.
3. Assisting youth in locating available apartments for rent.
4. Working in partnership with youth to develop and implement individual service plans that will progress them to self-sufficiency.
5. Liaising with treatment providers and community resources.
6. Providing transportation to clients as needed.
7. Developing money management skills with caseload.
8. Developing employment readiness skills with caseload.
9. Liaising with landlords and property management staff to support youth’s continued tenancy.
10. Data entry and documentation.
11. Managing a caseload size that will vary between 8-12 young adults at any given time.

Working within our Young Adult Services, the Case Manager 2 works with the START program staff to provide services to stabilize and reunite families experiencing complex issues such as substance use, behavioral health matters, and homelessness.

Requirements:

1. Associate’s Degree
2. 2+ years relevant experience in direct service and case management field
3. Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
4. 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:

1. Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment.
2. 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
3. Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment.
4. Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment.
5. 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.

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