Case Manager II - Youth Housing Stabilization (START)

The Connection; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Job summary

The Connection is seeking a Case Manager 2 to provide home- and community-based case management to homeless young adults across Connecticut. You will conduct intake assessments, assist with locating apartments, and develop individual service plans to promote self-sufficiency.

You will liaison with treatment providers, provide transportation, build money and employment readiness skills, and support tenancy while maintaining data entry and documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 time

Skills

2+ years experience

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

The Connection is seeking a Case Manager 2 to provide home- and community-based case management to homeless young adults across Connecticut. You will conduct intake assessments, assist with locating apartments, and develop individual service plans to promote self-sufficiency.

You will liaison with treatment providers, provide transportation, build money and employment readiness skills, and support tenancy while maintaining data entry and documentation.