Interim Case Manager, Youth Residential (Temporary)

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INC•Meriden, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The LISA Division of Community Solutions is seeking an energetic and dedicated Interim Case Manager to work at the SAIL Program with young adults, ages 18-23 years old. Case Managers will work closely as a team within the program and regularly collaborate with the Program Director, Youth Residential Supervisor and Vocational/Life Skills Manager. S/he will ensure that the tenets of a strengths-based, relational, trauma-informed, gender responsive and culturally competent approaches are maintained within the program and services offered and will perform all related duties as assigned. This is a temporary position that will be needed for 3-6 months. The schedule for this position will be first/second shift hours. Starting Wage: $22.10/hour

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar capacity.
Must have a requisite understanding and commitment to the principles of strengths based, relational, trauma-informed, gender responsive and culturally competent approaches in the delivery of programming and services for abused/neglected and adjudicated youth.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills desired.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
COVID19 vaccination or a negative test prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees in Education, Social Work, Psychology, and other related fields.

Responsibilities

Ensures that the tenets and philosophy of a strengths based, gender responsive, relational, trauma informed program are developed and maintained in the program and services offered.
Supports in the development of an emotionally and physically safe environment for staff and residents.
Maintains a caseload and facilitates duties related to intake, screening and assessment, orientation, service and discharge planning, and facilitation of services for assigned residents.
Manages referrals and intakes with the Program Director/Youth Residential Supervisor.
Aids in the selection of appropriate assessments and screening tools.
Facilitates individual screens/assessments and develops individualized service and discharge plans collaboratively with residents.
Actively collaborates with families, schools and all providers serving residents.
Initiates regular, individual case management sessions with residents.
Collaborates with staff to ensure that each resident’s individual goals are attended to, particularly related to life skills-building.
Contributes to facilitation of the program’s behavior motivation system (TIER).
Brokers services in the community as needed.
Aids in the selection of group offerings, plans regular groups/services, and facilitates groups.
Assist in the planning/facilitation of service team meetings and actively participates in other meetings with families, DCF, and other providers.
Provides quality supervision, coaching, and support to subordinates.
Completes logs, reports, and data entry as required/requested.
Maintains the confidentiality of the residents and their families according to the agency's policy.
Provides appropriate role modeling for staff and residents at all times, including dress, managing personal emotions, behavior, etc.
Collaborates with the Program Director/Youth Residential Supervisor to provide guidance and direction to program staff and to identify any gaps in services and areas of improvements.