Position Summary:

The Case Manager 2 is responsible for providing direct care to previously homeless individuals. Responsibilities include weekly homeless outreach in the Greater New Haven Area; delivering comprehensive Housing First services, development and implementation of individual care plans; liaison with treatment providers and Coordinated Access Network (CAN). The Case Manager 2 is responsible for delivering comprehensive case management services that include, but are not limited to: carrying a caseload, facilitating non-clinical, psycho-educational groups, psychosocial interventions and providing shift coverage. The Case Manager 2 works under the supervision of the Program Manager and responds effectively to meet the needs of clients, staff, community members and funding agents. The Case Manager 2 participates in treatment team meetings and ensures all client activities are consistent with the mission, goals, and objectives of the program.

Working within Adult Services, the Case Manager 2 works on the Residential Behavioral Health Treatment care team to support clients’ recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness.

Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree
• 2+ years related experience
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• The Connection Inc. complies with Executive Order 13G. Any employee hired on or after September 27, 2021 must either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or apply for a medical or religious exemption and be approved. If approved, you must submit to weekly testing as required in each program.

Orientation:

If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment
• Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
• 12 paid holidays

The Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit www.theconnectioninc.org.