Recovery House Transitional Case Manager

Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc • Bridgeport, CT

5d • $20 - $23

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Supportive Housing Manager, the Case Manager provides case management and crisis intervention services to residents of the Recovery House program using a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach. The role supports formerly homeless individuals in maintaining stable housing, strengthening recovery, and achieving greater independence while fostering a positive and supportive residential community.

Using a strengths-based, harm-reduction approach, the Case Manager helps residents navigate challenges, build resilience, and work toward individualized goals. The position collaborates with residents, service providers, and community partners to coordinate access to mental health, substance use, medical, vocational, and other supportive services that promote housing stability, recovery, and successful community integration.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of professional experience working directly with clients with a variety of behavioral health needs, specifically a history of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Familiarity with the physiological, psychological, social, and economic effects of homelessness.
• Demonstrate appreciation for and willingness to develop continuing skills toward multicultural competency within a behavioral health setting.
• Appreciation of culturally relevant services and willingness to provide such services.
• Growth-oriented and willing to set and work toward professional goals.
• Valid driver’s license and motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services to residential/transitional residents.
• Ensure compliance with administrative requirements for residential/transitional services as outlined in CASA, DMHAS, and CARF regulations.
• Maintain professional competence and skills.
• Project and maintain a positive image to residents, visitors, and program personnel.
• Provide crisis intervention services to Recovery House residents.
• Help residents navigate challenges, build resilience, and work toward individualized goals using a strengths-based, harm-reduction approach.
• Coordinate access to mental health, substance use, medical, vocational, and other supportive services with residents, service providers, and community partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed