Case Manager - Supportive Housing

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives.  Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

POSITION SUMMARY 

Join our Supportive Housing for Families team to help support parents that are homeless or at risk of homelessness so that they can have their children reunified or can prevent their children being removed from their care.  Provide intensive case management and vocational supports to help parents access resources that will help them to get back on their feet, with housing, and able to sustain stability for their family. The Case Manager helps to empower parents through support, case management and connection to services and resources and through skill building guidance. We would love to have you join our team that is working together to make a difference for parents and their children. 

Rate: $22.00/Hour

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS degree in related field is required. Previous experience working with adults with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorders is preferred.

LOCATION

Bristol, CT

SCHEDULE

Full time

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future:

• Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

Fuel Your Career Growth:

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure
• Qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment programs
• Receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication
• Get reimbursed for licensure/certification expenses

Maintain Work-Life Harmony:

• Recharge with generous paid time off, including:
  • 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge 8 sick days per year for your well-being
  • 2 personal days per year for your personal needs
  • 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you
  • 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones
• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides coordination for referrals as well as establishes and maintains referral agreements and linkages with community referral sources or ancillary service provider.

Provides group and/or individual counseling to clients with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases both internally and with contracted or external service providers.

Provides direct case management services and develops case management plans specific to each assigned client and family, including interventions necessary to increase the probability of treatment completion, and to improve life functioning.

Maintains records of case management activities for reporting and tracking purposes and completes all documentation for client medical record in accordance with documentation timelines and in compliance with Medicaid, licensing and other.

Attends team meetings, staff meetings or rounds to assist in coordinating case management and review of treatment plans.

Supports daily program specific operational functions as required. May transport clients to appointments or linkages as appropriate.

Provides service in the office and/or community settings outside of the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) as defined by the program.

Administers standardized screening tools and collects data as defined by program.

Provides/supports safety planning and crisis intervention with appropriate supervision and as defined by program.  This may include after hours on-call responsibilities.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.