Case Manager: Strickland- 5652

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JOB TITLE: Case Manager

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40hrs/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11:30pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Strickland, Manchester, CT

PC#: 1062

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Strickland

An intensive residential program, providing 24-hour support services. Target population are individuals discharging from CVH.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• This role requires you to think outside the box and work closely with the Director to be creative with a person-centered approach.
• The program is developed to give exposure to various diagnoses and how best to manage SPMI (Severe and Persistent Mental Illness) in a community setting.
• No remote work options; important work is taking place and all staff are essential!
• Regular support from the Program Director is available 24/7.
• Strickland runs on a mission to teach, coach, support, and empower residents to live their lives independently. We teach and coach daily living skills regularly to help our residents understand their diagnosis and manage their lives in the community after long-term hospital stays.
• Person-entered treatment plans are developed collaboratively with our residents.
• A typical day for staff caring for 6 SPMI residents requires patience and direction to get our residents to start the day in a good mindset.
  • Hygiene
  • Nutrition
  • Medications
  • Medical/Psych assessments for the day
  • Preparing for the Vocational Program
  • Communication with Conservators/PCP/Pharmacy etc.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains residents’ records and clerical records as assigned and in accordance with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).
• Provides individual case planning sessions. Facilitates, leads, or supervises recreational activities, community events, recovery meetings or other groups as assigned.
• Assists residents in obtaining recovery support including permanent housing and employment. Transports residents, as needed.
• Collaborates with treatment providers, significant others, ERSC and GAICM case managers, ABH and other concerned parties regarding each resident’s case plan.
• Controls and expedites resolution of emergency situations. Assures the safety of the premises by conducting scheduled inspections of the building and grounds.
• Provides residential oversight.
• Provides rehab group focused on gaining life skills and issue related to addressing substance use and mental health needs.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience: Requires previous experience relating to and working with substance abusers. Previous work history must demonstrate responsible work habits.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Must have a valid state driver’s license. (Requires good driving record.) CPR/First-Aid Certification within six months of hire.

WHY CHR:

• Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row!
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• 403b Retirement Plan contributions
• Competitive insurance premiums
• Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
• Education and licensure reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program
• Career development
• Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
• Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
• Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs
• Robust wellness program
• Annual wellness stipend
• 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members
• Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
• Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency
• Employee-lead resource groups
• Leadership luncheons with our CEO
• Join any one of our agency committees!
• Stay informed with frequent updates
• Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
• Monthly newsletters
• And much, much more…!
• Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.

COMPENSATION*:

$17.71/hour min - $26.57/hour max, dependent upon experience.

• Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!


Education

Required
• Bachelors or better