Case Manager - Community Partners in Action

Case Manager:  Pathway Home CT - New London, CT

COMPENSATION:  $21.63/hour ($45,000 annual 40 hour/week)

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 nearly 7,000 individuals throughout Connecticut, our work is possible due to partnerships with and support from individuals, government, private funders, organizations, and businesses.

CPA launched our BEDI (Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Journey in June 2020.  Led by a task force that includes board members, our executive leadership team, program managers and staff who act as BEDI Ambassadors from each of our programs, 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 journey at Our Commitment to Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - CPA (cpa-ct.org)

Program Description

Pathway Home Connecticut is a statewide comprehensive pre- and post-prison release workforce training and placement program designed to connect returning citizens to the workforce system before their release and maintain continuity of services upon their re-entry into the community, breaking the cycle of recidivism in the process.

Pathway Home CT brings together two non-profit organizations, Career Resources, Inc. and Community Partners in Action (CPA).  CPA's role in this program is to provide pre- and post-prison release case management services under the direction of a Program Manager.  Case Management services will include risk/needs assessments, the development of transition and individual service plans, the setting of goals, making referrals to community partners based on participant need, and ensuring participant success.

Position Requirements

Four-year degree and at least two years of experience preferably in the social services field. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of education.  Experience working in reentry and with the criminal justice population.  Strong emotional intelligence.  Experience conducting assessments.  The ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds.  Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills.  Knowledge of community resources and providers.  Experience with crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and gender responsive principles.  Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) skills beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commit to agency mission and program goals.
2. Conduct regular visits to identified correctional institutions to recruit, enroll, and provide reentry support services to program participants.
3. Communicate with DOC staff at each institution to identify eligible participants and facilitate orientations to provide an overview of Pathway Home CT services.
4. Complete all necessary paperwork, assessments, and develop a reentry transition plan for each participant before they are released into the community.
5. Provide pre and post release strategic case management.
6. Assist each participant to increase their knowledge and understanding of behavioral patterns in order to promote change and help end the cycle of recidivism.
7. Work in collaboration with DOC staff to ensure each participant applies for all pertinent identification and benefits prior to their prison release.
8. Communicate and coordinate with Parole and Probation Officers to ensure there is a cohesive reentry transition plan for each participant under their supervision upon release.
9. Facilitate and coordinate all necessary referrals to community partners based on participant need.
10. Conduct risk/needs assessments using motivational enhancement strategies.
11. Utilize the outputs of the assessments to formulate participants' reentry transition and service plans.
12. Guide participants to develop concrete goals including but not limited to housing, substance abuse, mental health treatment, educational, vocational and employment.
13. Collaborate with participants' Parole and Probation Officers to help ensure post release compliance.
14. Develop and maintain a strong network of community providers that can assist participants.
15. Participate in community groups, committees, and meetings.
16. Educate, advocate, and promote social justice and social change on behalf of participants.
17. Submit reports to Pathway Home CT Program Manager as required.
18. Function as a team player and serve as a role model to participants and staff modeling pro-social behaviors.
19. Establish and maintain professional boundaries with participants and community providers.
20. Participate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities such as trainings and committees.
21. Perform other duties as required for the smooth operation of the program.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Affirmative Action