<p>POSITION SUMMARY The Transitional Case Manager provides ongoing support to the criminal offender population both pre- and post release from incarceration. The Transitional Case Manager also ensures ongoing insurance authorizations, helps the support the client with obtaining suitable housing, transportation, identifying jobs skills, and other social needs.</p> <p>Hourly Rate $21</p> <p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree plus a strong knowledge of the criminal offender population and community resources is required. Good interpersonal and customer service skills are also required. A valid CT state driver's license is necessary to perform the job.</p> <p>LOCATION New Britain, CT</p> <p>SCHEDULE Full time EMPLOYEE BENEFITSAt Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:</p> <p>Nurture Your Health:o Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivoo Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cignao Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health Secure Your Future:o Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insuranceo 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company Fuel Your Career Growth:o Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Programo Access training and development opportunities Maintain Work-Life Harmony:Recharge with generous paid time off, including:o 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge o 8 sick days per year for your well-beingo 2 personal days per year for your personal needso 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to youo 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved oneso Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Registration and concurrent auths of all Medicaid clients into the state managed care provider's website. Together with the Clinician, determines eligibility and acceptance into the TCM Program.Meets with clients pre-release for approximately 3-4 months, followed by post- release for another 3-4 months. Provides outreach and support to the clients to maintain engagement and program compliance. Site visits to client housing, meetings with probation/parole officers, etc. Facilitates a weekly Case Management Group, helping clients identify recovery needs (Housing, school, employment, medical, food stamps, CT driver's license, birth certificates, etc.). Monitors all program purchases and housing payment requests. Accountable for providing monthly receipts to the Program Manager. Provides monthly statistics to the program funder. Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.</p>