Case Manager II - FT 40 Hours Monay - Friday 8 am - 4 pm Holmes I at CONTINUUM OF CARE INC – Middletown, Connecticut

1st Shift: FT 40 hours Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm
$24.04
Position: Case Manager II
Program: Holmes I
Location: Middletown

*weekend shift differential of $1 dollar more an hour ($25.04)
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. Completes screenings and assessments with clients to support in the development of person-centered care plans to support individual growth. Provides services in a team approach which include but are not limited to rehabilitative supports, skill building for activities of daily living, access and engagement to area resources, facilitates psycho-education groups, socialization and community integration. Collectively engages in day-to-day program activities, completes assigned documentation per contract and agency requirements, and assists with maintaining a clean working environment. Performs other duties as assigned.

*Case Manager II works in the community or programs requiring a caseload of at least 20 individuals. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Client Care:

- 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.
- Coordinates and assists clients with case management needs: Referrals, obtaining and maintaining entitlements, money management, accessing treatment, medical care, transportation, housing, wellness
utrition, legal services, education and employment, etc.
- Assists the client in identifying potential barriers to achieving their aspirations and goals, and links the client to appropriate services to address these obstacles.
- Meets 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.
- Staff may be required to transport clienst in personal vehicles in community-based settings and shared-living programs.
- Conducts regular apartment/room inspections and assists the clients in maintaining the cleanliness of their living spaces which may require hands-on assistance.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with families, natural supports, and external providers and advocates on behalf of clients as necessary.
- Facilitates/co-facilitates psycho-educational 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 All-Treater’s meetings, rounds, and supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred, 1 year of experience, or a high school diploma with 5 years of experience in a related field demonstrates previous case management work 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.

Company Benefits Include:
• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) - with company match up to 3.5%
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (20-39 hour)
Employees
• Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours
a year
• 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)