Outreach Caseworker — Housing & Mental Health Support

Center for Human Development; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation starting at $

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) in Waterbury, CT seeks an Outreach Caseworker for its Residential Supports Program to support unsheltered individuals seeking housing. This role focuses on flexible, recovery-oriented case management and daily client support in a community-based setting.

The Outreach Caseworker builds rapport, coordinates with housing services, and assists individuals with mental illness or co-occurring disorders to live independently in the community, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check
• Approved criminal background check (CORI)

Responsibilities

• Oversee a variety of cases through different venues daily in Waterbury county
• Provide case management for unsheltered individuals seeking housing
• Support clients with mental illness, substance use problems and co-occurring disorders to live independently in the community

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

High school diploma or GED (required)

Job description

The Center for Human Development (CHD) in Waterbury, CT seeks an Outreach Caseworker for its Residential Supports Program to support unsheltered individuals seeking housing. This role focuses on flexible, recovery-oriented case management and daily client support in a community-based setting.

The Outreach Caseworker builds rapport, coordinates with housing services, and assists individuals with mental illness or co-occurring disorders to live independently in the community, with emphasis on