AJT - Sr. Case Manager Garfield, NJ

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Garfield (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional to provide case management and support to veterans enrolled in a residential program. You will support daily operations, ensure safety, and help with staff scheduling and emergency shift coverage.

Responsibilities include assessment, recovery planning, referrals, group work, individual counseling as needed, and documenting services. The role emphasizes collaboration, respectful engagement with veterans, and developing activities and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
• Minimum 1 year of case management experience, preferably with veterans.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and support to veterans in a residential program.
• Assist with daily residence operations, safety, and staff scheduling.
• Conduct assessments, recovery planning, and referrals.
• Facilitate group activities and individual counseling as needed.
• Document services and ensure compliance with agency procedures.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Assessment tools

Job description

Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization? Do you have a desire to serve those who bravely served our country?If so,COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

4 WEEKS Paid-Time Off!, Birthday Holiday PLUS MORE!

SHIFT:Monday-Friday (Monday: 2pm-10pm, Tuesday-Friday: 8am-4pm)

Providing case management and support services to veterans enrolled in a residential veteran program. This position assists with the daily operation of the residence including residence safety, program coverage and staff scheduling, and emergency shift coverage.

• Assists in the development and implementation of recreational activities for veterans


• Assists Program Coordinator in transitioning new veterans to the residence and discharge or transition of outgoing veterans to other placements.


• Provides services including assessment, evaluation, recovery planning, case conferences, referrals for adjunctive services, family meetings, group work, individual counseling (as needed), veteran advocacy, linkage to community resources, and discharge planning.


• Develops recovery support groups and other activities to meet veteran needs.


• Performs on-site drug and alcohol screenings as needed.


• Provides medication education.


• Develops, supervises, and facilitates recreational and socialization activities for veterans.


• Convenes monthly veteran meetings to provide information to veterans and discuss all house related issues.


• Transports veterans in agency vehicles as needed.


• Documents service delivery, maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation.


• Ensures accuracy and consistency with the agencies fiscal and billing procedures.


• Ensures a safe, clean and adequate living environment for all veterans.


• Supervises and assists veterans in housekeeping, maintenance and upkeep of the facility.


• Maintains accurate and timely documentation including meeting minutes, fire drill records, chore lists, daily logs, and appropriate clinical documentation.


• Functions as a team member: covering shifts, facilitating groups, participating in program activities, communicating all relevant information to other team members, and covering co-workers duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in health-related field.


• Minimum 1 year of case management experience, preferably in working with veterans, in a mental health setting or with individuals experiencing unstable housing or homelessness.


• Must possess a valid driver's license.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American, people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people of all abilities, veterans and veteran spouses.