*Community Reintegration Specialist / Case Manager

Community Reintegration Specialist / Case Manager
Full-Time Position – $48,800
Litchfield, CT


About This Position:
This individual will be a role model and will reinforce the adolescent’s individual treatment plan as well as continued support for the adolescent and family for the duration of their stay in the program. The family support aspect of the position is vital to assisting in creating and supporting a stable and secure home life for the adolescent to return to after the program (if applicable). Support could include, but is not limited to, assisting the family in acquiring basic needs such as housing, food, parental/familial mental health, and/or substance misuse treatment. 

• Assist Clinician to assess needs and service options for clients and their families and with developing and implementing START-AV
• Responsible for working with team members to stabilize the adolescent and target needed services
• Primary contact with various systems (school, court, child protective services, etc.); may need to attend court; may provide transportation to adolescents and families as programmatic needs dictate
• Facilitates DBT-Lite, cognitive-behavioral, psychoeducational interventions and Restorative Justice practices/groups
• Assess appropriate services and linkages in the community
• Assimilate and coordinate discharge of clients to evidence-based programs and other community services
• Advocate for youth and their families
• Attend court or providers meetings as needed
• Play a significant role in the client’s treatment team
• Work on flexible schedule, which includes week, weekend, and evening hours
• Share On-Call hours with other staff
• Develop knowledge base of community resources across Connecticut
• Maintain connection with youth and family throughout treatment and beyond
• Regular and consistent attendance

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1-year of experience or Associate Degree and 3-years of experience working with justice involved adolescents. Appropriate lived and worked experience may be substituted for education on a year-to-year basis
• Understanding unique issues and needs of adolescents
• Skill in Advocacy, Crisis Intervention and ability to function independently
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• A valid driver’s license
• Flexible hours/weekends and evenings

• 35 hours per week
  • Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-6:30pm, Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm
  • Thursday, Friday and Saturday off
• $48,800 per year
• A company vehicle will be provided

• Free daily nutritious meals
• Access to a company vehicle
• Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

About CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!
CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.