Case Manager at Community Resources for Justice

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management, Typing Skills, Microsoft Office, Excel

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Summary: The part time Case Manager is responsible for the outpatient caseload: monitoring their weekly activities, assisting them with employment, housing, transitional, and other discharge planning requirements. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Develops and monitors Individual Program Plan for clients on caseload. Meets regularly with each client to discuss progress with program requirements, personal goals, program compliance, discusses, reviews, and helps with weekly schedules, passes, and reengaging clients to treatment. Maintains ongoing communication with referral providers and family members. Provides timely information to appropriate personnel for coordination of services and for reporting purposes. Completes all required paperwork for each client on caseload. Attends necessary meetings, conferences, and training within CRJ and with outside providers. Responsible for receiving referrals from the referral source and ensuring clients are scheduled within 2 business days of receiving the referral. If a client is not able to have intake scheduled within 2 weeks of referral, the case manager will inform JBCSSD referral source and work to remedy. Remain in close communication with clients to inform them of all appointments. Ensure the appointment reminder system is up to date and active to decrease no show rate. Meet with clients to assess needs and treatment progress and report back to the clinical team any necessary updates regarding client needs. Coordinates clinical case management services for clients with a variety of community-based service providers including in areas of housing, employment; screens and ensures clients’ eligibility for Medicaid, Medicare, and other benefits, including but not limited to SSI and SSDI; makes referrals for additional services and supports as needed. Meet weekly with Clinical Director for individual supervision to discuss cases, and problem solve any issues that may arise. Required Skills/Abilities: Exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to spot errors with accuracy and efficiency. Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with staff members. Solid time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks. Excellent typing skills and experience working with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Excel Required Education and Experience: BS/BA from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Human Service, or related field. Preferred Education and Experience: One year of case management experience preferred. Experience with a correctional population preferred. Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs. About Us Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four service lines; Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute, are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work. Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes. Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs. Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs. The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice. CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many. CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager is responsible for managing an outpatient caseload, assisting clients with employment, housing, and discharge planning. They develop individual program plans, monitor client progress, and coordinate services with community providers.