Case Manager - Transitional House Program

Community Partners in Action•Waterbury, CT

18h•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Waterbury Transitional House (WTH) provides men with a supervised structured, residential environment that is safe and supportive. WTH is a stable atmosphere that enhances the efforts of the residents and staff to effect positive changes in resident’s behavior and decision making. The program promotes responsibility and accountability while reinforcing the values of tolerance, respect, cooperation, and concern during the men’s stay, while meeting the needs of the referral source.

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 and the ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds.
Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
Must possess strong computer skills.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Perform all other duties as required.