Case Manager

Location: Waterbury, CT

Salary: $27.93 per hour

About the Organization

One of the oldest organizations of its kind in the country, Community Partners in Action (CPA) was founded nearly 150 years ago to champion criminal justice reform and advocate for preserving the dignity of those in and out of prison. Through programs that include reentry and housing, youth initiatives, a nationally recognized Prison Arts Program, and holistic alternatives to incarceration, CPA provides a long-term impact that positively transforms individuals and society at large. Annually serving over 4,000 individuals throughout Connecticut, our work is possible due to partnerships with and support from individuals, government, private funders, organizations, and businesses.

CPA is guided by our BEDI (Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) culture. We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive, equitable workplace and compelled to have a constructive impact on criminal justice reform in CT that ends racial inequities and ensures the humanity and dignity of those interacting with the system.

About the Program

The Waterbury Transitional House (WTH) provides men with a supervised, structured, residential environment that is safe and supportive. WTH offers a stable atmosphere that enhances the efforts of residents and staff to effect positive changes in residents' behavior and decision-making. The program promotes responsibility and accountability while reinforcing the values of tolerance, respect, cooperation, and concern during the men's stay, while meeting the needs of the referral source.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in conducting assessments and case management duties. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• Knowledge of criminal justice and court systems and the ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in conducting assessments and case management functions preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Schedule

Includes two late days per week (12:30 PM - 8:00 PM).

Responsibilities

• Conduct resident intake, admission, and assessment (LSI-R) using motivational enhancement strategies.
• Develop the Residential Individual Service Plan based on assessment outputs.
• Provide recommendations for the coordination and sequencing of program services for residents.
• Recognize and address resident ambivalence and resistance and help residents maintain motivation to change.
• Collaborate with AIC, Adult Behavioral Health services, Advanced Supervision and Intervention Support, and other community-based services.
• Coordinate and follow up on resident referrals to community-based services, as necessary and appropriate.
• Monitor resident behaviors and implement the program behavior management system on a consistent basis.
• Prepare accurate and timely progress and discharge reports.
• Collaborate with referral sources.
• Participate in weekly Service Team Meetings.
• Supervise urine tests as required.
• Administer initial PREA assessment within 24 hours of admission and PREA reassessment within 30 days.
• Complete necessary case documentation on each resident in a timely manner, as established by the Program Manager.
• Input resident data into the Contractor Data Collection System (CDCS) and maintain, update, and utilize the data as directed by the Program Manager.