Case Manager 2 - START (Bridgeport)

The Connection • Bridgeport, CT

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Start Program is a nationally recognized program that works with homeless and unstably-housed youth, age 18-24, located throughout the state of CT through an innovating service delivery model that combines short-term rental assistance with intensive, community-based case management services targeted towards housing stabilization. Through a lens of trauma-informed care and positive youth development, the program partners with young adult participants to identify goals and resources that help them to exit homelessness and achieve long-term stability. The Case Manager 2 is responsible for providing home- and community-based case management services to homeless young adults located throughout the state. Working within our Young Adult Services, the Case Manager 2 works with the START program staff to provide services to stabilize and reunite families experiencing complex issues such as substance use, behavioral health matters, and homelessness.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree
• 2+ years relevant experience in direct service and case management field
• Valid Driver’s License
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

Responsibilities

• Delivering comprehensive case management services to clients in their homes and in their communities
• Conducting intake assessments
• Assisting youth in locating available apartments for rent
• Working in partnership with youth to develop and implement individual service plans that will progress them to self-sufficiency
• Liaison with treatment providers and community resources
• Providing transportation to clients as needed
• Developing money management skills with caseload
• Developing employment readiness skills with caseload
• Liaison with landlords and property management staff to support youth’s continued tenancy
• Data entry and documentation
• Caseload size will vary between 8-12 young adults at any given time

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment
• Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
• 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree