Case Manager Housing Works Initiative

Care Plus Nj - Rochelle Park, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Rochelle Park, NJ

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Case Manager for the Housing Works Initiative at Care Plus NJ, Inc. is responsible for providing care management services to at-risk homeless residents. The role focuses on promoting the maintenance of permanent housing, fostering independence, and ensuring stability within the community. The Case Manager will assess clients, collaborate with service providers, and coordinate continuity of care to meet the diverse needs of clients.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients at intake, during ongoing service delivery, and at discharge.
• Collaborate with service providers to establish comprehensive assessments and treatment plans.
• Coordinate continuity of care within the agency, community, jails, hospitals, etc.
• Formulate comprehensive treatment plans containing relevant goals, measurable objectives, and realistic time frames for achievement; perform progress reviews and evaluate the effectiveness of goals/objectives.
• Engage clients in services and address their needs; provide or link to health care services, dental care, benefits, mental health services, substance abuse services, family consultation, crisis intervention, and vocational/educational/employment services.
• Link clients to community service providers that meet the client's service goals as well as achieve service outcome targets.
• Act as liaison and maintain open communication with existing case management entities linked with the client.
• Provide supplemental assistance as appropriate.
• Communicate client progress, needs, and concerns through case review, collaboration meetings, and documentation.
• Complete ongoing evaluations and reassessments through regular contact with clients to assess changing needs and progress toward goals.
• Assist clients in completing appropriate forms to ensure their basic financial needs are met (i.e. Medicaid, SSI, SSD, food stamps, GA, etc.).
• Respond to client-defined crises, as needed, and consult with the supervisor regarding each situation before taking action.
• Transport clients as needed in an agency vehicle.

Requirements

• Associate's degree with 2 years experience working with individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness OR Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience with crisis intervention, counseling, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, housing procurement, or job development.
• A valid driver's license and must be insurable by Agency's automobile insurance.

Benefits

• 401K, no matching needed
• High-plan insurance at a generous cost
• Union benefits
• Life and Disability insurance
• Per diem opportunities
• Excellent supervision and training
• Continuing education
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness
• 10% daycare discount