Case Manager- Part Time

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. (RNP), is a private, non-profit, social service agency which has been serving the Greater Bridgeport Community and Fairfield County area since 1972. RNP is dedicated to helping those living with substance use, mental health disorders, and homelessness. Our mission is to restore hope, health, and wellbeing for individuals and families in a recovery environment that embraces compassion, dignity, and respect

HorizonsThis program, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a CARF accredited, intensive short-term inpatient program for individuals struggling with addiction or co-occurring with addiction and mental health. Clients consist of males, aged 18 or over with a substance dependence disorder, including those receiving or in need of medication-assisted services for opiate addiction. Psychiatric services are provided on-site. Post-discharge referrals are made to a variety of housing resources as well as outpatient addiction and mental health services. Clients who complete successfully are encouraged to become members of the alumni group in order to offer hope to those who are beginning the recovery process.

HOURS

Sunday and Monday from 4pm to 12am

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Provide case Management services in the person’s environment of choice with the focus on supporting the person in everyday life based on his/her values and goals, and integration in the community.
• Provide services in assessment, planning, advocacy, linking, supporting and monitoring of the activities focused on the individual needs of the persons served in the community with an emphasize on basic survival needs such as housing, income, health and community resources.
• Assess and document significant medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to person served and inform other service providers involved in a timely manner to coordinate services.
• Record adjustments and progress in each individual chart with regard to finance, employment, housing, nutrition, clothing, physical and mental health well being.
• Record and monitor the Residential Rehabilitation/Recovery plans and perform follow up services to determine quality and quantity of service provided to the persons served.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with community resources, service providers and other organizations.
• Advocate on behalf of persons served in receiving the required services to become successful and satisfied in the community.
• Attempt to redirect any person in a respectful and appropriate manner as needed and offer supportive counseling; utilize crisis intervention techniques and contingency plans whenever necessary based on the persons needs and staff assessment.
• Assist the persons served with maintaining a healthy environment, continuing a daily routine and (re)connecting with natural support systems in the community.
• Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences and two (2) years' experiencein counseling preferred,or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of social service case management.
• Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, physical and emotional illness.
• Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information pertinent to client care.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to project a professional image.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

Incumbents may be required to secure professional certification and/or license. Valid Connecticut driver's license may be required.

Benefits (full-time employees):

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Healthcare or Dependent Care accounts or Health Savings Account
• Generous employer contribution provided for annual healthcare expenses
• Basic Life insurance at no cost to employee
• Generous Paid Time Off as well as 14 Holidays and Birthday off
• Retirement plan- 403b with discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition, License and Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary insurance for short-term and long-term disability

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc.

2 Trap Falls Rd. Suite 405, Shelton, CT 06484

https://recovery-programs.org/

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.