Transitional Case Manager

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.

The Transitional Case Manager provides ongoing support to the criminal offender population both pre- and post release from incarceration. The Transitional Case Manager also ensures ongoing insurance authorizations, helps the client obtain suitable housing, transportation, identify job skills, and other social needs.

$21

Bachelor's degree plus a strong knowledge of the criminal offender population and community resources is required. Good interpersonal and customer service skills are also required. A valid CT state driver’s license is necessary to perform the job.

New Britain, CT

Full time

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:

• 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

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

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities

• 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)

• Registration and concurrent authorization of all Medicaid clients into the state managed care provider's website.
• Together with the Clinician, determine eligibility and acceptance into the TCM Program.
• Meet with clients pre-release for approximately 3-4 months, followed by post-release for another 3-4 months.
• Provide outreach and support to the clients to maintain engagement and program compliance. Site visits to client housing, meetings with probation/parole officers, etc.
• Facilitate a weekly Case Management Group, helping clients identify recovery needs (housing, school, employment, medical, food stamps, CT driver's license, birth certificates, etc.).
• Monitor all program purchases and housing payment requests. Accountable for providing monthly receipts to the Program Manager.
• Provide monthly statistics to the program funder.
• Continue to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as use 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, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.