Case Manager 2 - Cornerstone (New Haven)

Job DetailsJob Location: Dwight Street New Haven - New Haven, CT 06511Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 HourlyJob Shift: Second ShiftJob Category: Case ManagementPosition: Case Manager 2 Program: Cornerstone Location: New Haven Salary: $22.00/hour Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, Tuesday to Saturday, 2nd shift (2p -10p)   Program Summary: A transitional group home providing psychosocial rehabilitation to adults with serious and persistent mental illness, who have a history of psychiatric hospitalization and impaired social functioning, in order to reduce the frequency of hospitalization and improve skills related to self-care and independent functioning in the community.   Position Summary: This position will be responsible for providing case management services to a specified case load of residents, supportive counseling, psycho-social activities and coordinating resident services.  The Case Manager 2 functions as a team member of the program and as a member of designated resident treatment team.  This position is responsible for carrying a caseload, for implementing and facilitating resident activities/interventions, and for providing program shift coverage. Working within Adult Services, the Case Manager 2 works on the Behavioral Health Treatment care team to support individuals with severe and persistent mental illness residing in a residential setting. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED (Associates degree preferred)  3+ years of relevant experience Valid Driver’s License 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. Qualifications