Community Case Manager: Ignite Recovery & Independence

CHRYSALIS CENTER INC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chrysalis Center Inc. in Hartford, CT is seeking a full-time community support/case management professional. The role focuses on direct care in the community, guiding and supporting individuals with complex psychiatric, substance abuse, medical and social needs to improve daily living skills and recovery.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of experience; Masters’ degree may be considered. Bi-lingual Spanish preferred. The position includes travel up to 25% and hours may vary by program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus one to two years of experience in mental health and substance abuse fields. Masters’ degree may be considered in lieu of general experience.
• Bi-lingual Spanish, preferred.
• Experience managing program delivery and providing residential and community case management services.
• Proficiency managing Microsoft and other computer applications used for tracking data and reporting outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of community support services which may include targeted case management, housing, as well as teaching skill development.
• Completes timely rehabilitation assessment, reassessments and completes/updates recovery plans.
• Engages clients and works in partnership to increase or maintain involvement in learning, motivation of change, working and social activities.
• Pursues best practice outcomes for clients in continuing education, employment and socialization.
• Develops relationships with clinical, educational, vocational and other social service agencies in order to effectively support clients in the community with increasing levels of independence.
• Provides continuous assessments, modifies interventions as appropriate and completes documentation, of required paperwork based on funder/program/agency requirements.
• Provides transportation to clients as appropriate utilizing personal vehicle for agency business.
• Assist in the facilitation of self‑help and advocacy support groups for program consumers.
• Attends and participates in all required meetings.
• Adheres to all Chrysalis Center, Inc.’s policies, procedures and standards at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Crisis de-escalation

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Education

2 Year Degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree considered

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Chrysalis Center Inc. in Hartford, CT is seeking a full-time community support/case management professional. The role focuses on direct care in the community, guiding and supporting individuals with complex psychiatric, substance abuse, medical and social needs to improve daily living skills and recovery.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of experience; Masters’ degree may be considered. Bi-lingual Spanish preferred. The position includes travel up to 25% and hours may vary by program.