Case Manager - PT (60417)

Recovery Network Of Programs; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Network Of Programs in Bridgeport, CT seeks a Case Manager for the Residential program. The role focuses on coordinating admissions, housing resources, and discharge planning for adults with serious psychiatric disorders or co-occurring disorders, with an emphasis on community reintegration.

Responsibilities include coordinating transportation, documenting progress, advocating for services, and providing crisis support.

Qualifications

• Associate/bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of case management or related social services experience.
• Experience with individuals with serious psychiatric or co-occurring disorders and justice system involvement.
• Knowledge of case management principles and practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of confidentiality laws and regulations.
• Professional relationships and ethical standards expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management in the client’s chosen environment, focusing on daily life and community integration.
• Coordinate admissions, arrange transportation, and develop discharge plans.
• Assess medical, psychological, and social factors and communicate with service providers.
• Document progress on finances, housing, health, and community resources.
• Maintain relationships with community resources and advocate for needed services.
• Offer supportive counseling and utilize crisis intervention when needed.
• Assist with maintaining routines and connecting to natural supports.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups and arrange transportation as required.

Skills

Case management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Social work / psychology / counseling degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: New Prospects - Bridgeport, CT 06604, SUMMARY: In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of the Program Director and/or Coordinator, manage client care for individuals requiring multiple assistance sources by performing the following duties.

The Case Manager for the Residential program plays a vital role in providing comprehensive case management services to individuals aged eighteen (18) or older with serious and persistent psychiatric disorders, or co-occurring serious psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders, or social service needs who are under our care. This position involves coordinating admissions, arranging transportation, facilitating access to housing resources, and developing discharge plans to support successful community reintegration.

HOURS: Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Provide case Management services in the person’s environment of choice with the focus on supporting the person in everyday life based on his/her values and goals, and integration in the community.
• Provide services in assessment, planning, advocacy, linking, supporting, and monitoring of the activities focused on the individual needs of the persons served in the community with an emphasize on basic survival needs such as housing, income, health, and community resources.
• Assess and document significant medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to person served and inform other service providers involved in a timely manner to coordinate services.
• Record adjustments and progress in each individual chart regarding finance, employment, housing, nutrition, clothing, physical and mental health well being.
• Record and monitor the Residential Rehabilitation/Recovery plans and perform follow up services to determine quality and quantity of service provided to the persons served.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with community resources, service providers and other organizations.
• Advocate on behalf of persons served in receiving the required services to become successful and satisfied in the community.
• Attempt to redirect any person in a respectful and appropriate manner as needed and offer supportive counseling; utilize crisis intervention techniques and contingency plans whenever necessary based on the person’s needs and staff assessment.
• Assist the persons served with maintaining a healthy environment, continuing a daily routine and (re)connecting with natural support systems in the community.
• Facilitates psycho-educational groups as needed.
• Arranges transportation as needed.
• Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate/bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in case management or related social services field, preferably working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Experience working with individuals with serious and persistent psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of case management principles and practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• 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.
• Intermediate/advanced computer skills.