Case Manager (58813)

RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC.•Bridgeport, CT

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. (RNP), is a private, non-profit, social service agency that 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. This program, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, provides residential supervised housing services to individuals who have psychiatric disorders and are involved in the state mental health service system.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in the behavioral sciences and two (2) years experience in counseling preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Co-occurring competencies and or credentials are preferred.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of social service case management.
Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social, and economic effects of substance abuse, mental health, and trauma.
Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information pertinent to the provision of quality cases.
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.
A valid Connecticut drivers license is required.

Nice To Haves

Incumbents may be encouraged to secure professional certification (e.g., CAC and/or SCCD).

Responsibilities

Assess and record medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the individuals unique circumstances, including an assessment of strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
Plan and record the individual's progress with regard to finances, employment, nutrition, basic needs, housing, physical, mental health, well being, including any identified substance use disorders.
Assertively link person served to community resources and other natural supports.
Serve as an advocate for clients in obtaining necessary services.
Attend and actively participate in appropriate case management and treatment team meetings.
Record and monitor recovery plan and perform follow-up to determine quantity and quality of series provided.
Facilitate weekly groups.
Adhere to RNP standards of documentation.
Comply, prepare and submit reports in a timely manner.
Assume all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.