Case Manager

Benefits: Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance About the Role: Join Believe In Me Empowerment as a Case Manager, where your passion for helping others will make a real difference in the lives of those in our community. In this dynamic role, you will provide essential support and guidance to individuals seeking empowerment and stability. Be a part of a dedicated team in New Haven, CT, committed to fostering positive change. Job Title: Case Manager Summary: Conducts the intake/admission and assessments; develops and implements the service plan; provides case management and re-entry/transition planning; primary contact for referral source; connects clients to community resources in collaboration with referring/assigned officer, liaison with various systems (court, social services, treatment providers, etc.); may need to attend court; engages and develops collaborations with community agencies; develops and submits required reports to referring agent and/or court; coordinates and/or facilitates groups and activities. Assist with screenings as needed. May transport clients, based on programmatic needs. Must possess a valid driver's license. Expected to work some evenings and weekends. Duties: Engage clients using Motivational Interviewing techniques in day-to-day interactions. Deliver gender responsive and culturally competent services (i.e. case management sessions, assessments). Schedule case management sessions. Provide case management services in accordance with the Carey Guides. Conduct approved assessments on clients. All assessments must be audio taped and submitted for quality assurance. Refer clients to programs and services based on client's risk, needs, strengths, and responsivity factors and court ordered mandates. Develop Individualized Service Plans with respect to assessment findings and court ordered mandates. Facilitate instructional and intervention group services. Ensure security and confidentiality and uniformity of content and management for all client records. Provide timely and accurate file and database documentation. Keep records up to date at all times. Enter accurate data into Contractor Data Collection System. Act as a liaison to the court, referral sources, community resources and organizations. Represent program and Agency in a professional manner. Remain current on research and literature for \"best practices\" for working with adult justice populations. Maintain ongoing communication with referral agent. Prepare court reports, monthly reports and discharge reports that are accurate and timely. Attend trainings as set by CSSD (Court Support Services Division) and meet with a quality assurance coach to review assessments and case management sessions monthly. Participate in quality assurance activities that include audio/video taping interactions with clients, submitting tapes, and participate in feedback sessions with QA coaches. Implement behavior motivation model. Model pro-social behaviors and serve as a role model to clients and staff. Maintain professional relationships with clients. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings weekly. Accountability: Candidate will report directly to Program Director or his/her designee. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 3 years' experience in case management and a minimum of 1 year of client supervision. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr