Clinical Case Worker- Shelter
Programs
New Haven, CT, USA
27.42-30.85 per hour 35 hour work week includes a paid 30 minute lunch break
Hourly
Full Time
Medical, Dental, and Vision - 401K -
Life Insurance Company Overview:
New Reach is undergoing an exciting transformation in order to bring the organization to its next level of success. Working to provide, shelter, housing, stabilization and support for children, families and individuals experiencing homelessness across CT since 1990, New Reach inspires independence for those affected by homelessness and poverty. Using the most innovative and progressive methods through a continuum of housing and support, New Reach has grown to be one of the most effective nonprofits of its kind in the United States.
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, vision, and dental
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Time
- (12) Paid Holidays (1) Floating Holiday
- Life Insurance
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Long-Term Disability Primary Purpose:
The Clinical Case Worker will provide essential clinical assessment, case management services and support to our clients in the shelters. The Clinical Case Worker will be responsible for developing person centered housing goals, referring to mental health and addiction services as needed for residents, conducting assessments and safety plans.
Essential Functions:
Develop treatment plans for all residents entering Martha's Place
Referrals to MH/SA treatment programs and coordination of care
May develop and conduct new treatment modules (i.e.- family therapy groups or parent trainings)
Offers direct crisis intervention and prevention to homeless women residents at New Reach shelters
Conducts biopsychosocial assessments, including in-depth mental health and substance abuse assessment on all shelter residents
Participation in the development of client housing plans/goal planning with shelter staff and residents
Conduct educational training programs to staff regarding issues of mental health and addiction
Provides short-term individual counseling for clients in the shelter
Assist residents in identifying specific goals including searching for permanent housing, employment, childcare or other service providers
On-going client management, which includes housing plans, correspondence and case notes
Writes progress notes and keeps accurate and current client records
Conduct intake assessments as needed for any new resident
Maintain open communication with Case Management team, relaying all issues and pertinent information
Leads psychoeducational groups twice weekly
Coordinates the participation of guest speakers in the groups i.e. workshops by qualified clinicians, speakers from community agencies, nursing/medical staff, etc.)
Attends community education and advocacy meetings as needed
Mandated reporter for child abuse.
Responsible for completing and maintaining monthly DMHAS and internal reporting
Supervise MSW intern, including weekly supervision and reviews of student action plans
Serve as a trauma informed committee member
Rotation of evening and weekend on-call responsibilities
Assist with special projects and complete other duties as assigned by the
Clinical Program Manager Qualifications:
Masters in Clinical Social Work or related field required
Two years previous experience working with homeless adults or adults living in poverty preferred
Experience working with homeless, HIV/AIDS preferred
Familiarity with the physiological, psychological, sociological effects of drug dependence and mental illness
Familiarity and training in conducting bio-psychological assessments
Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural preferred
Excellent verbal skills with an ability to write clearly and concisely
Ability to work well with a team
Strong advocacy skills required
Strong computer skills required for database and Microsoft programs
Expectations:
This is an in-person position, no hybrid option (regular schedule is Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm)
Have a solutions-based approach to presented problems.
Be supportive, engaging and encouraging to peers and staff.
Be adaptable to change and willing to take on more responsibility.
Maintain strict confidentiality concerning any client's or employees' personal information, living information, and/or HIV status
Provides a commitment to the values of
New Reach:
Professionalism, Integrity, Compassion and Initiative
Adheres to all New Reach's Policies and Procedures Equal Employment Opportunity | VET Employer | Disabled | Affirmative Action Employer
