Job Description

Program Overview

YAS provides not only clinical treatment but also continuity of care with community-based support services including case management, vocational, educational and recreational rehabilitation, housing and psychiatric services. The underlying philosophy is to promote people recovery, independence and empowerment in a community setting.

Program Services & Goals

Clinical diagnostic assessments Assistance in developing social system supports Fostering school success and vocational readiness Fostering independent living, pro-social behaviors and social skills Fostering relationships by using both traditional and non-traditional supports Emphasizing stabilization through supports rather than office-based therapy Reinforcing substance misuse prevention Using planned step-downs to less intensive levels of support An integral part of the program is supported housing, which includes transitional housing and drop-in center for people living on their own or with family.

Case Manager position

Provide and coordinate supportive services for clients with serious and prolonged mental illness.

Position Overview

As a case manager you have a unique opportunity to forge a therapeutic connection with an adult who has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. When individuals are asked what made the difference in their lives, the most frequent response is that they had someone they worked with who gave them hope that they can have what everyone wants: safe and decent housing, access to quality mental health and medical care, meaningful personal relationships, productive activities including work, and a connection to the community in which they live.

This is a job in which every day is different, where you have the independence and flexibility to structure your time but the support and back up of seasoned and professional supervisors as well as the opportunity to collaborate with members of our clinical and community support teams.

This position involves extensive work in community. Use of agency vehicles as well as use of own car (mileage reimbursement).

Provide services and conducting daily business and interactions with clients, staff outside contacts and referral sources with positive and professional customer relations. Provide assessment of assigned clients community services needs. Develop, monitor, and update the Community Service Plan with the client. Develop and maintaining required relations with staff and other service programs for the purpose of obtaining services. Initiate client involvement in the agreed upon services, including monitoring and follow through to assure appropriateness and continuity of the services. Provide individual or group counseling, education, support, transportation and daily living skill development services to assigned clients to enhance client's independent functioning. Provide advocacy and ensuring continuity of care for assigned clients. Provide accurate, appropriate and complete records, documentation and reports. Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday 9:00 A.M.. to 5:30 P.M. and Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in relevant human services field or Associate's Degree in relevant human services field plus two years of relevant experience.

United Services, Inc. requires all employees to be vaccinated against influenza annually during flu season.

Salary Range

$19.00 - $21.00 per hour depending on experience

Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency

$19.48 - $22.04 per hour depending on experience

Case Manager Benefits

4 weeks of vacation 12 holidays Paid sick time Very generous comprehensive benefit package for health, dental, life and disability insurance Training and tuition reimbursement & eligibility for National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholarships Pre-tax medical and dependent care plans 403B Thrift Plan with an employer contribution after one year

United Services Inc. -- Join Our Team!

Do you want to make a direct impact in the lives of children, families and adults with social and behavioral health needs? If you have the skills, the commitment and the passion, we have the opportunity.

United Services is among Connecticut's most comprehensive private, non-profit providers of behavioral health, psychosocial, chemical abuse, primary care, care coordination, wellness and prevention services to the community, and employee assistance program services for business and industry. Our primary service area is the 21 towns in northeastern Connecticut. With more than 30 programs, 12 service locations, and a dedicated staff of over 250 professionals, we are proud to continue growing in our mission of "Creating Healthy Communities" by providing top-notch, caring mental health and social services to the children, adults, families and communities of Northeastern Connecticut.

Our offices are located in small town and rural settings throughout Connecticut's "Quiet Corner" within easy commuting distance from New London, CT, Worcester, MA and Providence, RI. Our three main office locations are in Mansfield Center, Dayville and Wauregan. Our staff includes psychiatrists, clinicians, social workers, psychologists, prevention specialists, case managers, advocates, and administrative and support personnel.

Please consider joining our United Services team! For more information please visit http://www.unitedservicesct.org/careers/

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United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
Application Question(s):

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in relevant human services field or Associate's Degree
in relevant human services field plus two years of relevant experience?

Do you have knowledge of community resources? United Services, Inc. requires all employees to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine annually during flu season, unless a medical or religious exemption has been approved. Will you be able to comply with this requirement? (Yes or No)
License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Mansfield, CT 06250 (Required)
Work Location: In person