Case Manager - PD (58817)

Recovery Network Of Programs; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Flexible Healthcare or Dependent Care accounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Job summary

Recovery Network Of Programs is seeking a qualified professional for a Per Diem position at Tina Klem Serenity House in Bridgeport, CT. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences and have relevant counseling experience.

The role includes assessment, planning, and facilitating groups for women facing substance abuse and mental health challenges. Excellent communication skills and a valid Connecticut driver's license are required.

Benefits for full-time employees include medical coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences and two years of counseling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of social service case management principles and techniques.
• Understanding of effects of substance abuse, mental health, and trauma.

Responsibilities

• Assess and record medical and social factors of individuals.
• Plan and monitor individual progress regarding basic needs and well-being.
• Facilitate weekly groups for residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of community resources

Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information

Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding client confidentiality

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences

Professional certification (e.g., CAC and/or SCCD)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Tina Klem Serenity House - Bridgeport, CT 06608

Position Type: Per Diem

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Program Overview

Tina Klem Serenity House is a recovery house for 12 women who have co-occurring substance abuse and psychiatric disorders. The women may also have a history of trauma. Residents are provided with a variety of psycho‑educational groups such as life skills training, parenting skills, employment search, anger management, relapse prevention, health and wellness, safety, and coping skills.

Hours

Availability to cover 4:00 pm – 12:00 am shifts on weekdays or weekends.

Core Functions

• Assess and record medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the individuals' unique circumstances, including an assessment of strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
• Plan and record the individual's progress with regard to finances, employment, nutrition, basic needs, housing, physical, mental health, well‑being, including any identified substance use disorders.
• Assertively link person served to community resources and other natural supports.
• Serve as an advocate for clients in obtaining necessary services.
• Actively attend and participate in case management and treatment team meetings.
• Record and monitor the recovery plan and perform follow‑up to determine quantity and quality of services provided.
• Facilitate weekly groups.
• Adhere to RNP standards of documentation.
• Comply with, prepare and submit reports in a timely manner.
• Assume all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in the behavioral sciences and two (2) years of experience in counseling preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Co‑occurring competencies and/or credentials are preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of social service case management.
• Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance abuse, mental health, and trauma.
• Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information pertinent to the provision of quality case services.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to project a professional image.

Certificates and Licenses

• Incumbents may be encouraged to secure professional certification (e.g., CAC and/or SCCD).
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license is required.

Benefits (for full‑time employees)

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Healthcare or Dependent Care accounts or Health Savings Account
• Generous employer contribution for annual healthcare expenses
• Basic Life insurance at no cost to employee
• Generous Paid Time Off as well as 14 Holidays and Birthday off
• Retirement plan – 403(b) with discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition, License and Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary insurance for short‑term and long‑term disability

Contact

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc.
2 Trap Falls Rd. Suite 405, Shelton, CT 06484
https://recovery-programs.org/

EEO Statement

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.