Case Manager (Full Time)

Community Resources For Justice (CRJ)•New Haven, CT

40d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Join our RISE Program and help justice-involved women overcome challenges, achieve stability, and realize their full potential. The Case Manager is responsible for the outpatient caseload: monitoring their weekly activities, assisting them with employment, housing, transitional, and other discharge planning requirements.

Requirements

Exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to spot errors with accuracy and efficiency.
Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with staff members.
Solid time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Excellent typing skills and experience working with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Excel
BS/BA from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Human Service, or related field.

Nice To Haves

One year of case management experience preferred.
Experience with a correctional population preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and monitors Individual Program Plan for clients on caseload.
Meets regularly with each client to discuss progress with program requirements, personal goals, program compliance, discusses, reviews, and helps with weekly schedules, passes, and reengaging clients to treatment.
Maintains ongoing communication with referral providers and family members.
Provides timely information to appropriate personnel for coordination of services and for reporting purposes.
Completes all required paperwork for each client on caseload.
Attends necessary meetings, conferences, and training within CRJ and with outside providers.
Responsible for receiving referrals from the referral source and ensuring clients are scheduled within 2 business days of receiving the referral.
Remain in close communication with clients to inform them of all appointments. Ensure the appointment reminder system is up to date and active to decrease no show rate.
Meet with clients to assess needs and treatment progress and report back to the clinical team any necessary updates regarding client needs.
Coordinates clinical case management services for clients with a variety of community-based service providers including in areas of housing, employment; screens and ensures clients’ eligibility for Medicaid, Medicare, and other benefits, including but not limited to SSI and SSDI; makes referrals for additional services and supports as needed.
Meet weekly with Clinical Director for individual supervision to discuss cases, and problem solve any issues that may arise.