Case Manager 2 - START Emergency Shelter (Hartford)

The-Connection-Inc; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer  

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Start Program's Case Manager 2 in Hartford, CT offers full-time work at $22 per hour, with 40 hours weekly on 1st shift (Tue–Fri 10:00 am–6:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am–5:00 pm). The program serves homeless and unstably-housed youth aged 18–24 and focuses on housing stabilization through trauma-informed, community-based case management.

Responsibilities include home- and community-based case management, intake assessments, housing search support, service plan development, coordination with providers,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide home- and community-based case management to homeless young adults.
• Conduct intake assessments and develop individual service plans.
• Assist youth with housing search and tenancy support.
• Coordinate with treatment providers and community resources.
• Document data entry and manage caseload (8–12 clients).

Job description

Program: STARTPosition: Case Manager 2Location: HartfordSalary: $22/hourSchedule: Full time, 40 hours, 1st shift, Tuesday-Friday (10-6p) & Saturday (9-5p)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 innovating 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;delivering comprehensive case management services to clients in their homes and in their communities,conducting intake assessments,assisting youth in locating available apartments for rent,working in partnership with youth to develop and implement individual service plans that will progress them to self-sufficiency,liaison with treatment providers and community resources,providing transportation to clients as needed,developing money management skills with caseload,developing employment readiness skills with caseload,liaison with landlords and property management staff to support youth’s continued tenancy,data entry and documentation,caseload size will vary between 8-12 young adults at any given timeWorking 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:Associate’s Degree2+ years relevant experience in direct service and case management fieldValid Connecticut Driver’s LicenseRegular and predictable attendance is requiredOrientation: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 employment403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributionCompany paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employmentPaid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment12 paid holidaysThe 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.