Bilingual Case Manager

POSITION SUMMARY The Bilingual Senior Counselor position in the Transitional Support for Emerging Adults will have the opportunity to support youth ages 17-21 transitioning into adulthood. Those that enjoy working with the young adult population will be trained in a model specific program to coach support and guide young adults in securing housing employment developing appropriate adult relationships pursuing educational or vocational opportunities and developing life skills to be able to successfully negotiate adult life. The Bilingual Senior Counselor will receive ongoing training and supervision and be part of team passionate about working with young in English and SpanishBilingual Stipend: $2288 annually Rate: $21EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in Psychology Social Work Counseling or a related field is required. Experience working with young adults and at-risk youth as well as strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Candidate must be able to speak fluently in both English and have a valid drivers license and access to reliable position will cover greater Bridgeport and Norwalk areaSCHEDULEFull timeEMPLOYEE BENEFITSAt Wheeler were committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Heres how we invest in you:Nurture Your Health:Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through CentivoComprehensive dental and vision insurance through CignaAccess to wellness programs to support your physical and mental healthSecure Your Future:Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance403(b) Plan with contributions from the companyFuel Your Career Growth:Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement ProgramAccess training and development opportunitiesReceive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedicationMaintain Work-Life Harmony:Recharge with generous paid time off including:15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge 8 sick days per year for your well-being2 personal days per year for your personal needs2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you9 paid company holidays to spend with loved onesAccess free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssess and develops treatment plans in accordance with program with young adults to establish permanency education employment housing and independent living skills in accordance with program model. Provides group individual and/or family counseling to clients with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases with both internal and/or external service records of counseling coordination of care child and family team meetings and/or case management activities for reporting and tracking purposes and completes all documentation for client medical records in accordance with documentation timelines and in compliance with Medicaid licensing and other regulatory requirements/agencies as defined by knowledge of basic psychopathology crisis theory and other behavioral health concerns and primary intervention modalities relevant to target population (e.g. skill building safety planning parenting skills and high fidelity wraparound care).Supports daily program specific operational functions as required. May transport clients to appointments or linkages as service (evaluation treatment wraparound team facilitation follow-up case management) in the office and/or community settings outside of the office (e.g. homes schools hospitals institutions other community locations) and maintains a flexible schedule to ensure services are delivered based on client needs and as defined by the and supports safety planning and crisis intervention/clinical emergencies with appropriate supervision including rotating on-call coverage with other team members to ensure 24 hour availability to clients as required by in the development implementation and facilitation of initial treatment plan or plan of care transition plan and timeline for strategies and next steps as defined by knowledge of internal and external levels of care referral processes and resources. Makes clinically appropriate referrals for identified support and service needs in a timely direct service productivity goals as defined by program understands program/department/agency guidelines goals and target outcomes and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting potential risk factors and takes measures to reduce those risks in the home through appropriate supervision reinforcement of positive and safe behaviors trauma-informed and relationally-based therapeutic interventions as defined by and is prepared for scheduled supervision team meetings staff meetings or rounds to assist in coordinating case management/care coordination and review of treatment plans/plans of care. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory in a positive effective manner with client family and all internal and external 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.