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New Reach

Youth Case Worker/Housing Specialist

New Haven, CT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Youth Case Worker/Housing Specialist provides housing and relocation services primarily to youth, ages 18 -24, exiting homelessness and provides up to 12 months of home-based case management post ...

NEW REACH INC

Youth Case Worker/Housing Specialist

New Haven, CT · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Youth Case Worker/Housing Specialist provides housing and relocation services primarily to youth, ages 18 -24, exiting homelessness and provides up to 12 months of home-based case management post ...

NEW REACH INC

Clinical Case Worker- Shelter

New Haven, CT · On-site

$27.42 - $30.85/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Clinical Case Worker will provide essential clinical assessment, case management services and support to our clients in the shelters. The Clinical Case Worker will be responsible for developing ...

NEW REACH INC

Case Worker - Lived Experience

New Haven, CT · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Peer Case Worker will lend mentorship, guidance, and coaching focused on parenting skills, household duties, educational system navigation, and daily living skills. The person in this role will ...

New Reach

Case Worker - Lived Experience

New Haven, CT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Peer Case Worker will lend mentorship, guidance, and coaching focused on parenting skills, household duties, educational system navigation, and daily living skills. The person in this role will ...

VITAS Healthcare

Caseworker Home Care

Middlebury, CT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a member of the VITAS team, you'll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You ...

VITAS Healthcare

Caseworker Home Care

Middlebury, CT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a member of the VITAS team, you'll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You ...

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How much do case worker jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for case worker in Meriden, CT is $46,485.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,700.00 and $53,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a case worker?

Case workers are professionals who assist individuals and families in accessing social services and support. They assess clients' needs, develop care plans, and connect them with resources such as housing, healthcare, financial aid, and counseling. Case workers often work with vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, or those experiencing homelessness, to help improve their quality of life and ensure their safety and well-being. They may work for government agencies, non-profits, or healthcare organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a case worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Case Worker, you need a background in social work or a related field, strong case management skills, and often a relevant degree or certification such as a BSW or MSW. Familiarity with case management software, documentation systems, and regulatory guidelines is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, active listening, and cultural sensitivity are crucial for building trust and advocating effectively for clients. These skills and qualities are essential for providing targeted support, navigating complex social systems, and achieving positive outcomes for individuals and families.

What are the most common challenges case workers face when managing their caseloads, and how are these typically addressed?

Case Workers often manage multiple clients with diverse and complex needs, which can make prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines challenging. High caseloads and limited resources may lead to stress or burnout, but most organizations provide supervision, peer support, and ongoing training to help staff cope. Effective time management, regular check-ins with supervisors, and utilizing case management software are common strategies that help Case Workers stay organized and provide quality support to clients.

How hard is it to become a case worker?

Becoming a case worker typically requires a relevant bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, along with relevant experience or internships. Some positions may require certification or licensing, and strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in the role.

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Infographic showing various Case Worker job openings in Meriden, CT as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,485 per year, or $22.3 per hour.

Youth Case Worker/Housing Specialist

New Reach

New Haven, CT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Company Overview:
New Reach is undergoing an exciting transformation in order to bring the organization to its next level of success. Working to provide, shelter, housing, stabilization and support for children, families and individuals experiencing homelessness across CT since 1990, New Reach inspires independence for those affected by homelessness and poverty. Using the most innovative and progressive methods through a continuum of housing and support, New Reach has grown to be one of the most effective nonprofits of its kind in the United States.
Why Work with Us?
At New Reach, you will be part of a compassionate and innovative team that uses the most progressive approaches to inspire independence. You'll play a key role in a transformative movement to end homelessness and food insecurity through prevention, support, and housing solutions that create long-term stability for those we serve.
*Schedule: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week, including a 30-minute paid lunch.
*Comprehensive benefits package:
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
Join us and be part of a team that is charting a new path toward a world with fewer evictions, more stability, and lasting independence for all.
Primary Purpose:
The Connecticut Rapid Re-Housing Program (CT RRP) is a statewide initiative designed to assist homeless households
(youth, individuals and families) as they quickly move out of homelessness and into permanent housing through the provision of time-limited housing supports and strategies with the ultimate goal of housing stability. The Youth Case Worker/Housing Specialist provides housing and relocation services primarily to youth, ages 18 -24, exiting homelessness and provides up to 12 months of home-based case management post housing placement. This position may also serve individuals and families as needed.
Essential Functions:
CT RRH will employ the interconnected strategies developed by the CT RRP Grant to ensure programmatic effectiveness through the following strategies:
  • Coordinated intake, screening, and housing-based assessment.
  • Housing search, landlord recruitment, and relocation assistance.
  • Housing stabilization and sustainability supports, including linkages to community services.
  • Financial assistance (through the Department's ESG Program Rapid Re-housing Financial Assistance fund and the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness.
  • The Youth Case Worker will be dually trained as a Case Worker and Housing Specialist to facilitate both functions as needed.
  • Carry a case load consisting primarily of youth homeless households in need of housing assistance and/or case work, within the sub-region of Greater New Haven. Families and Individuals may also be added to the case load when needed. Services will be provided to a minimum of 50 households annually.
  • Acts as primary contact person/ Case Worker for between 7 and 15 youth participating in the Rapid Re-housing Program throughout Greater New Haven.
  • Act as a primary contact person/ Housing Specialist for between 7 and 15 youth referred for housing placement in the Greater New Haven area.
  • Locate and help secure appropriate housing and community resources for participants.
  • Provide assistance for households to increase income, accessing long-term housing subsidies, establish and/or expand family and community-based supports, and assistance in increasing access to mainstream services.
  • Provide the majority of services in the client's home/shelter or a location of the client's choosing.
  • Conduct outreach with shelters in sub-region to coordinate effective communication regarding referrals to RRH.
  • Educate providers and market the program as needed.
  • Educate landlords in the community about their services, dispel myths about homeless families and individuals, and provide support to the family and the landlord to promote successful tenancy, while maintaining positive communication.
  • Create effective and innovative strategies to engage and maintain professional landlord relationships.
  • Actively participate in the community landlord engagement teams and meetings.
  • Assist in creating engagement events and other processes to engage and recruit new landlords.
  • Provide coordination and referrals to households after they receive assistance to improve stability, well-being, and self-sufficiency.
  • Assist clients in completing relevant community and agency housing applications.
  • Conduct Housing Quality and lead inspections on all units prior to tenant occupancy.
  • The Youth Case Worker/Housing Specialist is to have supervision with the Rapid Rehousing Program Manager-New Haven at minimum biweekly or as needed.
  • The Youth Case Worker/Housing Specialist must report any major changes in client mental status, potential for DCF hotline calls, unethical behavior/situations, and/or critical incidents within 24 hours to the Program Manager.
  • The Program Manager may require the Youth Case Worker/Housing Specialist to attend trainings on Evidence Based Practices necessary to the program, including a minimum introductory training in Motivational Interviewing.
  • The Youth Case Worker/Housing Specialist is required to use an approved HMIS system to document all client and program data, which includes but is not limited to: Program enrollments, discharges, case notes, assessments, client demographics, action plans, collateral contacts, referrals and services provided.
  • Other duties as assigned to assure successful operations.

Qualifications:
  • Associate's degree required (Bachelor's preferred) and two years' experience
  • Bilingual in Spanish and Bicultural preferred.
  • Occasional Twenty-four-hour emergency coverage.
  • Valid CT Driver's License, proof of insurance and access to reliable transportation.
  • Knowledge of leasing procedures and fair housing laws.
  • Knowledge of housing quality standards and inspection methods.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point.
  • High level of organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Highly motivated, creative with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability and desire to work as part of team; identify with and support the mission of New Reach.

Expectations:
  • Have a solutions-based approach to presented problems.
  • Be supportive, engaging and encouraging to peers and staff.
  • Be adaptable to change and willing to take on more responsibility.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality concerning any client's or employees' personal information, living information, and/or HIV status
  • Provides a commitment to the values of New Reach: Professionalism, Integrity, Compassion and Initiative
  • Adheres to all New Reach's Policies and Procedures

Physical Demands:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Acknowledgement:
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position.

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