Case Manager 1 - West Village (New Haven)

Position: Case Manager 1

Program: West Village

Location: New Haven

Salary: $22/hour

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, 1st shift, Tuesday - Saturday (9 - 5p)

Are you interested in working in a position that gives you PURPOSE and a sense of FULFILLMENT? Are you knowledgeable about resources in the Greater New Haven area and want to connect clients to them? Do you have a desire to dedicate yourself to a human services environment where you're always learning? This might be the right stop for you!

Program Summary:

West Village provides individualized case management and life skill building services for adults with histories of chronic homelessness and mental health and/or substance use disorders. The program's goal is to help people maintain their housing and improve their day-to-day functioning. This is an onsite (not hybrid) program.

Position Summary:

The Case Manager 1 is responsible for providing staff support and direct client care. Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive case management services to clients including intake assessments, development and implementation of individual care plans, and coordinating with treatment providers and community resources. Utilizing company provided vehicles, case managers assist clients with transportation as part of day-to-day business operations. This position also complete assessments and other required paperwork on a deadline basis. Writing thorough case notes is a fundamental aspect of this job and requires good grammar and strong writing skills. Case managers also facilitate at least one group a month. This position is non-exempt and works under the supervision of program management.

Working within Adult Services, the Case Manager 1 works to support clients’ recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness. 

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a human services field OR

• 2+ years related experience in direct service and case management field

• Knowledge of resources in the Greater New Haven area

• Valid Driver’s License (no exemptions)

• Regular and predictable attendance is required

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.