ADLA Case Manager I - FT 40 Hours Mon - Fri 7am pm
Continuum of Care · Hamden, CT · 2 days ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries.
- Enhances a client’s daily living skills by assessing and providing various modalities of teaching and assistance (e.g. modeling, prompting, hands-on assistance).
- Develops, implements, and monitors person-centered plans with the client in all aspects of care, up to and including the intake and discharge processes.
- Captures referrals, obtains and maintains entitlements, manages money, accesses treatment, medical care, transportation, housing, wellness/nutrition, legal services, education and employment, etc.
- Aids clients in identifying potential barriers to achieving their aspirations and goals, and links them to appropriate services to address these obstacles.
- Mets regularly with each client to review progress, mental health stability, upcoming appointments and activities.
- Supports clients to learn local transportation while providing transportation to meet client needs.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with families, natural supports, and external providers and advocates on behalf of clients as necessary.
- Facilitates/co-facilitates psychoeducational groups as indicated.
- Completes service entry documentation in accordance with contract and agency requirements.
- As applicable, administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis samples.
- Conducts rounds within program, as indicated.
- Attends and participates in staff and AllTreater’s meetings, rounds, and supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) year of relevant experience; OR a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of human services experience, including at least one (1) year of service with Continuum.
- Primarily works within residential 12-hour and 24-hour programs. Provides direct support, skills training, and daily structure to clients under regular supervision.
- Manages caseload within a structured program environment with ongoing supervision, mentorship, and team collaboration to support service delivery and professional development.
- Implements established treatment and service plans developed in collaboration with supervisors and clinical staff.
- Performs care coordination, documentation, crisis response, and service planning activities with regular supervisory support and consultation.
- Develops foundational competency in client engagement, documentation, and community resource coordination.