Case Manager (55149) at RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC.

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Data Entry, Intake Assessments, Confidentiality, Medication Monitoring, Best Practices, Client Centered Care, Motivational Intervention, Trauma Informed Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Prospect House - Bridgeport, CT 06604 Position Type: Per Diem SUMMARY: In accordance with RNP’s Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care, and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Polices and under the supervision of the Department Director or Clinical Coordinator, the admissions staff member is responsible for admissions at Prospect House Shelter, as well as entering data into the HMIS, DDAP, and RNP database. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Provide employee coverage for duration of entire shift and maintain schedule as designated by supervisor. Provide counseling interventions for residents as needed during shift. Handle resident requests. Complete intake assessments for new and return admissions. Follow agency and governmental requirements in maintaining accurate, objective resident files and daily log. Provide coverage for our front desk area. Uphold confidentiality regulations. Provide crisis intervention services as needed. Perform regular (hourly) rounds throughout the entire building. Document any resident, building or maintenance problems or concerns. Attend and actively participate in monthly per diem staff meeting. Complete ongoing trainings in Relias or in person Monitor medication Perform various tasks which are requirements of specific shifts, e.g. assigning and overseeing chores, maintain laundry list, room checks. Knowledge of best practices in providing services for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders such as clients centered care, motivational Intervention and trauma informed care. Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Incumbents may be required to secure professional certification and/or a license. A valid Connecticut driver's license may be required. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences and two (2) years’ experience in counseling preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager is responsible for admissions at Prospect House Shelter and entering data into various databases. They provide counseling interventions, complete intake assessments, and uphold confidentiality regulations.