Case Manager Meggat

1st Shift FT 40 hours – Monday – Friday 7am – 3pm

Position:
Case Manager I

Program:
Meggat Park

• Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries.
• Enhances a client’s daily living skills by assessing and providing various modalities of teaching and assistance (e.g., modeling, prompting, hands‑on assistance) with daily living.
• Develops, implements, and monitors person‑centered plans with the client in all aspects of care, up to and including the intake and discharge processes.
• Coordinates and assists clients with case management needs:
  Referrals, obtaining and maintaining entitlements, money management, accessing treatment, medical care, transportation, housing, wellness/nutrition, legal services, education and employment, etc.
• Assists the client in identifying potential barriers to achieving their aspirations and goals, and links the client to appropriate services to address these obstacles.
• Meets regularly with each client to review progress, mental health stability, upcoming appointments and activities.
• Supports clients to learn local transportation while providing transportation to meet client needs.
• Staff may be required to transport clients in personal vehicles in community‑based settings and shared‑living programs.
• Conducts regular apartment/room inspections and assists the clients in maintaining the cleanliness of their living spaces which may require hands‑on assistance.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with families, natural supports, and external providers and advocates on behalf of clients as necessary.
• Facilitates/cofacilitates psycho educational groups as indicated.
• Completes service entry documentation in accordance with contract and agency requirements.
• As applicable, administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis samples.
• Conducts rounds within program, as indicated.
• Attends and participates in staff and All Treater’s meetings, rounds, and supervision.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of one (1) year experience.
• High school diploma considered with two (2) years’ experience, including one (1) year working with Continuum.
• Prior experience working with people with persistent chronic mental illness and/or addiction.
• Valid driver's license required. Reliable vehicle required in community‑based settings and shared‑living programs. Employee must maintain the minimum required CT State automobile liability insurance on personal vehicle.
• CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation. Employee responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
• Proficient reading, writing, and oral skills required, including computer proficiency and familiarity with electronic record keeping.
• Knowledge of the community support system and resources preferred.

• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (2039 hour)

• Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year
• 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)