SHF Case Manager

Wellmore Behavioral Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wellmore Behavioral Health in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Case Manager to perform intake assessments, develop individualized care plans, and coordinate housing and supportive services for families referred by the Department of Children and Families. You will work with The Connection, Inc.

to monitor progress, maintain client records, and produce monthly reports. A Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and CPR/First Aid certification are required, along with reliable transportation and valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a human services-related field.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must have own reliable transportation and valid auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Abides by the Code of Ethics of Wellmore Behavioral Health.
• Completes intake and client assessments to determine eligibility for inclusion in program.
• Develops an individualized plan of services for client, incorporating client input; reviews and revises as needed.
• Coordinates team review meetings with DCF social worker and other providers.
• Provides advocacy, crisis intervention and counseling services as needed.
• Maintains up-to-date records and submits reports to the case review team.
• Works with the DCF social worker to ensure safety and stability of children.
• Establishes and maintains housing placements with landlords; coordinates housing services.

Skills

Case management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a human services-related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Waterbury, CT 06702, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, POSITION TITLE: Case Manager

PROGRAM: DCF Supportive Housing Program

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position involves the provision of case management services to clients and families referred from the Department of Children and Families through linkage to Wellmore Behavioral Health’s collaborator in this program, The Connection, Inc. The Case Manager does intake assessments and develops an individualized care plan for each member of a family. This plan addresses housing needs particularly but also provides for referrals to address social service and financial needs and the medical, psychological and counseling needs of family members. The Case Manager reviews the efficacy of and monitors client compliance with the care plan via home visits and collateral contacts. The Case Manager works collaboratively with the assigned DCF social worker to ensure the quality of life and safety of children. The position also requires producing client reports for team review and the maintenance of up to date client records per policies of The Connection, Inc. Monthly statistical reports are produced for tracking of activity and supplied to Wellmore Behavioral Health.

SUPERVISION:

Supervision is provided in staff meetings, case review, and through direct observation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Abides by the Code of Ethics of Wellmore Behavioral Health.
• Completes intake and client assessments to determine eligibility for inclusion in program.
• Develops an individualized plan of services for client, incorporating client input. Reviews and revises this plan at intervals and as needed. Monitors client compliance with care plan
• Coordinates team review meetings with DCF social worker, substance abuse and/or other treatment providers and other team members/providers as identified in service plan.
• Coordinates client referrals, provides advocacy, crisis intervention and counseling services to clients and families as needed.
• Maintains up to date records as mandated by Wellmore Behavioral Health and The Connection, Inc. Documents client progress and submits reports to the case review team maintaining confidentiality of all records.
• Works directly with the DCF social worker to ensure the safety and stability of children, including unannounced home visits and on-call coverage.
• Provides a full range of case management services to program participants. This may include coordination of the following services: substance abuse recovery, psychological/psychiatric treatment, relapse prevention, children's services, educational support for parent and/or children, parenting training, child care, child development training, life skills training, health education, educational and vocational training, financial management, job development and placement training, home management training and transportation.
• Establishes and maintains a network of landlords throughout the region and makes individualized housing placements for clients, maintaining high standards for both landlord security and client comfort.
• Participates in ongoing agency trainings and staff meetings at The Connection, Inc. and completes required training requirements and attends relevant staff/supervisory meetings at Wellmore Behavioral Health.
• Other job-related duties may be assigned

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in a human services-related field or relevant experience in human services, preferably encompassing experience in child welfare, substance abuse, welfare or the supportive housing system.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

CPR and First Aid Certification. Must have own reliable transportation and valid auto insurance .

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $20.00–$22.00 per hour. Starting pay is determined by relevant qualifications, education, licensure, experience, and established compensation guidelines.

Benefits eligibility varies by employment classification, scheduled hours, and applicable plan requirements. Eligible full-time positions include a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and other available benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and organizational policies.