Bilingual Case Manager
Wheeler Health · Meriden, CT · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Summary
The AIC Case Manager provides comprehensive pro-social and strengths-based case management services for adults involved in the criminal justice system. Duties include community linkages, fulfillment of basic needs, use of motivational interviewing and strategic case management approaches to reduce recidivism and support client success, and reporting client outcomes to court/probation/parole.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Conducts client intakes including orientation, paperwork, psychometric assessments, assessment review, service recommendations based on client’s risk, needs, strengths and responsivity factors, and client-centered Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) within established timeframes.
- Provides individual case management sessions to increase the probability of service completion, goal attainment and effective life functioning.
- Develops Transition Plans that include connection to relevant community resources and prosocial supports designed to enhance and maintain client success.
- Prepares, plans, and facilitates individual and group sessions, including booster sessions, with integrity and fidelity to curriculum in a solution-oriented manner.
- Carefully coordinates client care within agency and with other community providers.
- Assesses clients’ basic needs, providing essential items and connecting clients to services and agencies that assist with basic needs.
- Maintains and updates community resource guide.
- Networks in the community, as determined by CSSD.
- Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to engage clients and their natural supports in AIC programming.
- Maintains accurate and timely records of case management activities through entry into agency and funder data systems.
- Prepares reports that are accurate and timely, and updates referral sources on client activities on a regular basis.
- Participates in quality assurance activities including audio taping sessions and meeting with a quality assurance coach, attending trainings, and data report analysis and review.
- Participates in efforts to meet and maintain performance-based measures set by agency and CSSD.
- Participates in client-centered, strengths-based, presentations/discussions in staff meetings and attends teaming meetings with Probation, as required.
- Models pro-social behaviors and serves as a role model to clients and staff.
- Operates as part of a team by providing program coverage for client services (including urinalysis) outside of normal work schedule, typical job function or primary work site, as requested (e.g., additional evening shifts may be required to ensure operational coverage).
- Supervises toxicology testing.
- Supervised urine specimens shall only be collected from a client by a staff member of the same gender.
Education And Experience/Qualifications
- BA/BS degree required. Approved exceptions may be made for demonstrated ability and/or exceptional performance within a CSSD (Court Support Services, Judicial Branch) funded or Wheeler Clinic program, as well as substitution of experience for education on a year for year basis.
- Looking for a male candidate for toxicology screenings.
- Displays excellent work habits (attendance, promptness, timeliness, professionalism), is open to feedback, and makes good use of time.
- Proven ability to work on a team to ensure program goals are met, communicates effectively verbally and in writing, and is committed to personal and program growth.
Employee Benefits
- Nurture Your Health: Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo, Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna.
- Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health.
- Secure Your Future: Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance, 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company.
- Fuel Your Career Growth: Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program, Access training and development opportunities.
- Maintain Work-Life Harmony: Recharge with generous paid time off, including: 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge, 8 sick days per year for your well-being, 2 personal days per year for your personal needs, 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you, 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones, Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Regulatory And Corporate Compliance Responsibilities
- Understands and adheres to Wheeler Clinic’s compliance standards as they appear in the clinic’s Corporate Compliance Plan, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Completes all training in a timely manner as required by state and federal regulations (e.g., Compliance, Fire Safety, HIPAA HITECH, Infection Control, Sexual Harassment, etc.) and specific to the department and position.
Pay And Schedule
- $2,288 annual stipend available!
- RATE $25.72
Benefits
- Nurture Your Health: Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo, Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna.
- Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health.
- Secure Your Future: Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance, 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company.
- Fuel Your Career Growth: Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program, Access training and development opportunities.
- Maintain Work-Life Harmony: Recharge with generous paid time off, including: 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge, 8 sick days per year for your well-being, 2 personal days per year for your personal needs, 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you, 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones, Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree required.
- Approved exceptions may be made for demonstrated ability and/or exceptional performance within a CSSD (Court Support Services, Judicial Branch) funded or Wheeler Clinic program, as well as substitution of experience for education on a year for year basis.
- Looking for a male candidate for toxicology screenings.
- Displays excellent work habits (attendance, promptness, timeliness, professionalism), is open to feedback, and makes good use of time.
- Proven ability to work on a team to ensure program goals are met, communicates effectively verbally and in writing, and is committed to personal and program growth.
Skills
- Excellent work habits (attendance, promptness, timeliness, professionalism).
- Open to feedback.
- Makes good use of time.
- Proven ability to work on a team to ensure program goals are met.
- Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
- Committed to personal and program growth.
- Displays excellent work habits (attendance, promptness, timeliness, professionalism), is open to feedback, and makes good use of time.
- Proven ability to work on a team to ensure program goals are met, communicates effectively verbally and in writing, and is committed to personal and program growth.
Benefits
- Nurture Your Health: Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo, Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna.
- Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health.
- Secure Your Future: Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance, 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company.
- Fuel Your Career Growth: Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program, Access training and development opportunities.
- Maintain Work-Life Harmony: Recharge with generous paid time off, including: 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge, 8 sick days per year for your well-being, 2 personal days per year for your personal needs, 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you, 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones, Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Pay
- $2,288 annual stipend available!
- RATE $25.72
Schedule
- Full time
- Requires two evening shifts