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Advancing Connecticut Together (ACT) Transitional Case Manager in Hartford, Connecticut
JOB TITLE: Transitional Case Manager
PAY RATE: $22-$25/hour
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
WHAT WILL YOU DO AS TRANSITIONAL CASE MANAGER? Provide short-term case management to HIV+ inmates immediately before and after release from incarceration to ensure continuity of medical care and linkage to entitlement and other services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain good communication and work in collaboration with the Department of Corrections (DOC) Medical Staff and community service providers
- Collaboration with DOC staff in correctional facility medical units in order to conduct an initial intake/assessment of discharging inmates
- Initiate contact with clients at least once while they are still incarcerated
- Involve clients in the development of a comprehensive care plan
- Develop a working knowledge of community resources available to meet clients needs
- Maintain ongoing networking efforts with community providers in the assigned region(s)
- Transport clients, when appropriate, after release from prison and arrange for immediate social and medical needs to be met until community service providers assume the client on caseload
- Effectively monitor client issues and advocate for clients in crisis situations
- Monitor client progress closely during the first 30-45 days after release
- Provide coverage for TLC teammates during absence in specified regions
- Present new/active/closed cases bi-weekly during staff meetings
- Represent Project TLC and ACT in a professional manner
- Conduct weekly/monthly data entry into electronic record keeping (CAREWare) system
- Obtain and maintain CT DOC clearance-background check
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Bachelors Degree and 2 years of relevant experience required
- Comfortable working with people with HIV/AIDS, those who are incarcerated and with visiting correctional facilities
- Willingness and ability to work in a respectful manner with people of diverse racial/ethnic background, socio-economic circumstances, religions, cultures and sexual orientations
- Strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills required
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast pace environment and ability to respond to changes quickly with limited supervision is expected.
- Creativity, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team
- Comfortable working in a sex positive environment where HIV/STIs, sexual behavior and prophylaxis are routinely discussed
- Knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and CAREWare database
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid Connecticut drivers license, clean driving record and be willing to travel statewide
- Must pass and maintain a Department of Corrections clearance
WHAT WE OFFER FULL-TIME (35 hours per week) EMPLOYEES:
- Dedicated, diverse, and friendly co-workers
- 12 agency holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
- Agency-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage and 100% paid short-term/long-term/life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match of 100% up to 3% of pay
- Free off-street parking
SOUND LIKE A GOOD FIT? If so, please send your thoughtful cover letter and resume to apply@act-ct.org with Transitional Case Manager in the subject line. Resumes received without a compelling personalized cover letter will not be considered. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those top candidates who most closely match our requirements.
Advancing Connecticut Together, Inc. celebrates diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.