Case Manager Transitional House Program

Community Partners in Action•Hartford, CT

2d•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Community Partners in Action (CPA) is seeking a Case Manager for the Hartford Transitional House (HTH) program. CPA, founded nearly 150 years ago, is dedicated to criminal justice reform and supporting individuals in and out of prison. Our programs focus on reentry and housing, youth initiatives, a Prison Arts Program, and alternatives to incarceration, aiming to transform individuals and society. We serve over 4,000 individuals annually in Connecticut and are supported by various partners. Join our mission-driven team focused on advancing equity, inclusion, systemic change, and criminal justice reform. We offer comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, and a well-being-centered workplace. CPA is committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace and advancing criminal justice reform in CT to end racial inequities and ensure the humanity and dignity of those interacting with the system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus one year experience in conducting assessments and case management duties. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of education.
Knowledge of criminal justice and court systems.
Ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong computer skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in conducting assessments and case management functions.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

Conduct resident intake, admission and assessment (LSI-R) using motivational enhancement strategies.
Develop the Residential Individual Service Plan based on assessment outputs.
Provide recommendations for the coordination and sequencing of program services for residents.
Recognize and address resident ambivalence and resistance and help residents maintain motivation to change.
Collaborate with AIC, Adult Behavioral Health services, Advanced Supervision and Intervention Support and other community-based services.
Coordinate and follow up on resident referrals to community-based services, as necessary and appropriate.
Monitor resident behaviors and implement program behavior management system on a consistent basis.
Prepare accurate and timely progress and discharge reports.
Collaborate with referral sources.
Participate in weekly Service Team Meetings.
Supervise urine tests as required.
Administer initial PREA assessment within 24 hours of admission and PREA reassessment within 30 days.
Complete the necessary case documentation on each resident in a timely manner, as established by the Program Manager.
Input resident data into the Contractor Data Collection System (CDCS) and maintain, update, and utilize the data as directed by the Program Manager.
Utilize CPA’s case management system (Securmanage) as directed by the Program Manager.
Serve as a role model to clients and staff and model pro-social behaviors.
Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support, belonging and work to eliminate any unconscious bias or discrimination in our beliefs, rules and systems.
Remain current on research and literature reviews with “what works” in changing offender behavior and recidivism reduction.
Attend and participate in all training and booster sessions related to position, as directed by Program Manager.
Solicit resident satisfaction feedback.
Establish appropriate boundaries with residents and significant others.
Participate in quality assurance review of resident sessions and assessment.
Participate in related seminars, panels, and workshops to enhance professional development visibility of agency.
Regular, reliable attendance and punctuality.
Perform all other duties as required.