What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Counselor (Case Manager position at Vista Life Innovations?
We are seeking a Program Counselor (Case Manager) to join the Vista team to coordinate, monitor, and document all case management services for members in our Engage Program.
Responsibilities for a Program Counselor (Case Manager) include:
- Developing written program plans for each member that evaluates progress, determines the individual’s goals, and identifies programmatic service needs
- Implementing systems which support each assigned student’s programmatic and individual goals that address four main areas: social/emotional, vocational, life skills, community involvement (such as recreation and transportation)
- Providing individual and family counseling for members
- Communicating member needs, issues and goals to all staff members and other involved parties
- Maintaining all necessary records and documentation, including monitoring students’ medical, wellness and financial needs
Requirements for a Program Counselor (Case Manager) include:
- Bachelor’s Degree plus one (1) year of related experience. Vista values the work experience of applicants and therefore, may waive the Bachelor level of educational requirement of a position in lieu of a strong work background in a related field
- Valid driver’s license plus a safe driving record
Location: This position is based at our Westbrook, CT living community, and will also support members who reside between Guilford and Old Saybrook.
Job Type/Shift Information: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm
Salary: $51,000, plus eligible mileage reimbursement
This is a Benefits and PTO (Paid Time-Off) eligible position.
About Us
We are looking to grow a diverse, inclusive and mission-driven team at Vista Life Innovations. We offer a range of competitive benefits to support this goal:
- Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Family: A variety of paid leaves for eligible employees: Bereavement Leave, Family and Medical Leave and CT Paid Leave
- Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
- Basic Life Insurance: Eligible employees are provided with a $20,000 Life Insurance benefit (employer paid after 60 days of employment)
- Flexible schedules and time off: Generous PTO providing eligible employees with paid time off that may be used for sick time, for personal reasons, holidays and vacations; and Hybrid working opportunities for eligible positions
- Wellness: Staff retreats, employee wellness program and company-hosted events
- Employee Assistance Program: free and strictly confidential, nationwide network of counselors
- Medicare Concierge Program: Vista offers a free consultative program provided to all employees and retirees aged 60 and above
- Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities. Career Path Program for volunteers and interns
- Voluntary Benefits: Including cancer guardian, pet insurance and more!
- Mileage Reimbursement: for all eligible employees
Imagine the possibilities of being part of the success story of an adult with disabilities. Here at Vista Life Innovations, we are a nonprofit, human services organization supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the various stages of life. Each member of the Vista community is supported as a person on their own journey toward greater self-reliance, personal achievement, and independence.
Vista is a drug-free, Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Please visit our website for more information about Vista Life Innovations and our career opportunities.
Salary : $51,000