SHF Case Manager

Wellmore Behavioral Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmore Behavioral Health in Waterbury, CT seeks a full-time Case Manager to provide services to families referred by DCF. You will conduct intake assessments, develop individualized care plans, coordinate housing and community resources, and connect families to medical, behavioral health, financial and social services.

You will monitor progress through home visits, collaborate with DCF social workers to promote child safety and family well-being, maintain confidential records, prepare reports,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
• Experience in human services, preferably in child welfare, substance abuse, welfare or supportive housing.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management, including care coordination, referrals, advocacy, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and linkage to services.
• Collaborates with DCF social workers and community partners to coordinate services and housing placements.
• Performs home visits, monitors progress, and maintains confidential records; prepares reports and statistics.

Skills

Case management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Waterbury, CT 06702Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Shift: Day

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides case management services to families referred by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in collaboration with The Connection, Inc. Conducts intake assessments, develops individualized care plans, coordinates housing and community resources, and connects families to medical, behavioral health, financial, and social services. Monitors client progress through home visits and collateral contacts, collaborates with DCF social workers to promote child safety and family well-being, maintains accurate client records, prepares reports, and submits monthly activity statistics.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Adheres to Wellmore Behavioral Health's Code of Ethics and all agency policies.
• Conducts intake assessments, determines program eligibility, and develops, monitors, and updates individualized service plans with client participation.
• Provides comprehensive case management, including care coordination, referrals, advocacy, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and linkage to housing, behavioral health, medical, educational, vocational, financial, and community resources.
• Collaborates with DCF social workers, treatment providers, landlords, and other community partners to coordinate services, ensure child safety and family stability, and secure appropriate housing placements.
• Conducts home visits, including unannounced visits and on-call responsibilities, to monitor client progress and compliance with service plans.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential client documentation, prepares required reports, and participates in case reviews.
• Attends required trainings, supervision, and staff meetings at Wellmore Behavioral Health and The Connection, Inc.
• Performs other related duties as 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.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in human services or in a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Relevant experience in human services, preferably encompassing experience in child welfare, substance abuse, welfare or the supportive housing system. Will consider other combinations of education and experience.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Must have own transportation, valid driver license and valid auto insurance; CPR and First Aid Certification.