Case Manager I- FT 40 Hours -Sunday - Thursday 3:30 PM - 11: 30 PM - VA Next Steps

Scope of Service

Provides a comprehensive array of support focused on skill building and case management activities supporting clients to achieve a meaningful level of independence and well-being.

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) with daily living.
• 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 the client 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 preferred with a minimum of one (1) year experience.
• High school diploma considered with two (2) years’ experience, including one (1) year working with Continuum.
• Prior experience working with people with persistent chronic mental illness and/or addiction.
• Valid driver's license required. Reliable vehicle required in community-based settings and shared-living programs.
• Employee must maintain the minimum required CT State automobile liability insurance on personal vehicle.
• CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation. Employee responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
• Proficient reading, writing, and oral skills required, including computer proficiency and familiarity with electronic record keeping.
• Knowledge of the community support system and resources preferred.