Case Manager at Community Partners in Action in Hartford, CT

JOB TITLE: Case Manager, Work Release Program, Hartford, CT

COMPENSATION: $25.72 Per Hour

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

One of the oldest organizations of its kind in the country, Community Partners in Action (CPA) was founded nearly 150 years ago to champion criminal justice reform and advocate for preserving the dignity of those in and out of prison. Through our programs that include reentry and housing, youth initiatives, a nationally recognized Prison Arts Program, and holistic alternatives to incarceration, we provide a long-term impact that positively transforms individuals and society at large. Annually serving over 4,000 individuals throughout Connecticut, our work is possible due to partnerships with and support from individuals, government, private funders, organizations, and businesses.

CPA is guided by our BEDI (Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) culture. WE ARE COMMITTED to building and maintaining an inclusive, equitable workplace and COMPELLED to have a constructive impact on criminal justice reform in CT that ends racial inequities and ensures the humanity and dignity of those interacting with the system. Read more about our BEDI culture at https://cpa-ct.org/our-bedi-journey/

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Our Work Release Program (WRP), currently funded by the CT Department of Correction (CT DOC/Department), provides residents with safe and secure housing, basic needs assistance, employment readiness and placement opportunities as well as the development of life and work skills essential to the promotion of self-reliance, responsibility, and accountability. 

What CPA Brings to the Table:

-A culture of belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion for all employees

-Medical and Dental insurance through Cigna

-401(k) Eligibility After 60 Days of Employment

-Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability at NO cost to you

-Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time

-13 Paid Holidays

-A commitment to employee health & wellness

-The opportunity to make a difference and be a part of a team dedicated to systemic change and criminal justice reform

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Sciences or two-year degree in substance abuse counseling. Experience in case management and client supervision. Educational requirements may be substituted with experience on a year-to-year basis. Knowledge of the criminal justice system and ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be computer literate. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) skills required. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Some evening and holiday hours may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Commit to mission and program goals.
• Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support, belonging and work to eliminate any unconscious bias or discrimination in our beliefs, rules and systems.
• Supervise residential clients in compliance with Department of Correction security requirements.
• Assess all new intakes to determine programming needs.
• Develop service plans to include employment, life and financial skills, release prevention, release planning.
• Provide orientation to the program for all new intakes.
• Provide and document individual counseling for assigned caseload.
• Facilitate and document groups using modality specific to clients.
• Provide effective crises intervention.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Conduct substance screening specimen testing and testing protocol of program.
• Maintain contact and coordination with employers and outside agencies monitoring client programming.
• Work in collaboration with the Employment Specialist to ensure that all client needs are addressed.
• Work with area landlords to develop a pool of housing opportunities for clients.
• Serve as a role model to residents and staff by modeling pro-social behaviors.
• Solicit resident satisfaction feedback.
• Establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with residents and members of their identified support group.
• Actively participate in the overall effort to meet performance outcomes set by CT DOC and CPA.
• Participate in related seminars, panels and workshops to enhance visibility of program.
• Seek and engage in annual training to increase overall professional skills.
• Perform other duties related to effective advocacy for employment of ex-residents, as necessary.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Affirmative Action