Case Manager III FT 40 Hours Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm

About the role

The Case Manager position provides comprehensive case management and skill-building services to support clients in achieving greater independence and overall well-being. Conducts intake screenings and assessments to develop individualized, person-centered care plans, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver rehabilitative support, skill development, and access to community resources. Facilitates psychoeducational groups and promotes opportunities for socialization, skill-building, and community integration.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains positive, professional relationships with clients while adhering to ethical standards and appropriate boundaries.
• Supports the development of daily living skills by assessing needs and providing instruction through modeling, prompting, and handson assistance.
• Develops, implements, and monitors person-centered plans in collaboration with clients, including involvement in intake and discharge processes.
• Collaborates with clients, families, natural supports, and external providers to connect them to appropriate resources and supports.
• Assists clients in identifying barriers to achieving goals and connects them to appropriate resources and supports.
• Maintains a clean, wellorganized work environment.
• Ensures all program egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety.
• Notifies supervisor of maintenance and/or safety concerns.
• Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned.
• Completes other designated environmental tasks as assigned.
• Issues and generates work orders as needed.
• Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy.
• Consistently adheres to all policies, procedures, and expectations outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.
• Maintains respectful, cooperative, and professional conduct.
• Complies with HIPAA and secures proper release forms for external communication.
• Demonstrates cultural competence with individuals, families, providers, and staff.
• Maintains accurate electronic records in line with all agency and regulatory requirements.
• Follows Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and other regulatory standards.
• Participates in agency committees when appropriate.
• Completes all required trainings per contract and agency policy.
• Attends inservices, trainings, and conferences to support ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Case Manager III: Bachelor's Degree $27.00 or Master's Degree $29.00
• Required: Experience providing services and support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use needs.
• Preferred: Knowledge of the community support system and resources.
• Additional Requirements: Valid driver’s license required. Reliable vehicle required for community-based and shared-living programs. Must maintain minimum Connecticut State automobile liability insurance. First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification upon hire. Proficient reading, writing, and oral skills required, including computer proficiency and familiarity with electronic record keeping.