Case Manager

CJR•Litchfield, CT

4d•$45,000

About The Position

While the Clinicians in the Community Diversion program (16-bed program) will focus on assessment and treatment targets, the Case Managers will collaborate with the individual and family to identify the outstanding educational, vocational, and aftercare needs required to support a successful re-entry to the youth’s home environment upon discharge. The first point of contact with the child and parent/guardian will be with the Case Manager at screening, and eventual admission. Any planning, support, or advocacy needed around these areas will be facilitated by the Case Manager. The Case Managers will also co-facilitate DBT practices in the milieu including mindfulness and skills groups, and support milieu staff with skill acquisition as needed. At assignment of referral- the Case Manager will schedule and complete the screening, admission, and intake to the 16-bed program In the event, there are concerns raised in the screening process, the Case Manager will share this information with the Clinical Program Director to initiate a meeting with Probation and JBCSSD Program Monitor The Clinical Program Director will manage the assignment of cases to the CM. While maintaining a balance is the goal- the case load will vary based on client and family need, language considerations, and case manager availability Become trained in DBT Lite and support the program milieu with achieving DBT proficiency around skill use and recognition as well as coaching of youth Provides case management and re-entry/transition planning connecting youth to community resources, employment in their local community, and support re-connecting youth to their community school Participate in weekly MDT team meeting and provide updates on re-entry Input all case management documentation into the ECR as well data into CDCS within timelines outlined by CSSD preparedness, family needs, community challenges, educational/vocational needs, aftercare referrals Caseload will vary based on program needs and if vacancies arise as all youth will need to be serviced Work with adolescents to develop a resume, obtain a State of Connecticut identification card and support vocational exploration programs When a youth is experiencing challenges in the program, that warrant meetings with the case manager will participate in said meetings as available In the event aftercare services are delayed in starting, the Case Manager will support the adolescents in the community for up to sixty (60) days to ensure that the adolescent is connected to a school, prosocial activities, and employment as appropriate Transport adolescents to appointments, for community reintegration efforts and to facilitate family visitation/sessions and home passes as available Facilitates and co-facilitate groups as needed (Restorative Justice, Harm Circles, Re-Entry Circles, Mindfulness Groups, Life Skills Groups, etc.)

Requirements

Associate’s Degree required
Valid driver’s license to utilize company vehicle - Required
Minimum 3-years’ experience in residential program

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
5+ years’ preferred
Lived experience and experience, training, and a history of working with adolescents – Preferred

Responsibilities

Schedule and complete the screening, admission, and intake to the 16-bed program
Share information with the Clinical Program Director to initiate a meeting with Probation and JBCSSD Program Monitor
Become trained in DBT Lite and support the program milieu with achieving DBT proficiency around skill use and recognition as well as coaching of youth
Provides case management and re-entry/transition planning connecting youth to community resources, employment in their local community, and support re-connecting youth to their community school
Participate in weekly MDT team meeting and provide updates on re-entry
Input all case management documentation into the ECR as well data into CDCS within timelines outlined by CSSD
Work with adolescents to develop a resume, obtain a State of Connecticut identification card and support vocational exploration programs
Participate in meetings when a youth is experiencing challenges in the program
Support the adolescents in the community for up to sixty (60) days to ensure that the adolescent is connected to a school, prosocial activities, and employment as appropriate
Transport adolescents to appointments, for community reintegration efforts and to facilitate family visitation/sessions and home passes as available
Facilitates and co-facilitate groups as needed (Restorative Justice, Harm Circles, Re-Entry Circles, Mindfulness Groups, Life Skills Groups, etc.)

Benefits

Company vehicle will be provided
Free daily nutritious meals will be provided each shift
Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan Options
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and holiday time off)
Annual Monetary Incentives
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance