Case Aide - SOARS

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in New Jersey seeks an individual responsible for supporting delivery of case management and counseling services for clients and families. The role includes assessing client needs, maintaining records, and assisting clients with applying for SSD/SSDI. It also involves outreach initiatives and networking with community providers to ensure that clients receive the necessary assistance. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in case management or counseling settings is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse clients.
• Ability to document accurately and maintain client records.

Responsibilities

• Support case managers in individual program plans for clients.
• Assess client needs and eligibility for services.
• Counsel and aid individuals and families requiring assistance.
• Maintain client records and complete required documentation.
• Prepare clients for applying for SSD/SSDI.
• Engage clients in need of services through outreach initiatives.
• Network with other providers to generate community resources.
• Provide supportive counseling in individual and group settings.
• Transport consumers to appointments as needed.
• Perform all other assigned tasks by case managers.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Documentation

Data entry

Client outreach

Transportation

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for supporting delivery of case management/ counseling services for clients and families.

Essential Functions

• Supports SOARS and SCMS case managers in design, implementation and monitoring individual program plans for clients.
• Assesses client needs; investigate their eligibility for services.
• Counsels and aids individuals and families requiring agency assistance.
• Maintains client records and completes required documentation according to agency and accreditation standards. This may include, but is not limited to data entry, progress notes, activity reports, time sheets and logs.
• Collects all pertinent documents to prepare clients for applying SSD/SSDI.
• Supports SCMS and SOARS case managers in outreach initiative to engage clients in need of this service.
• Networks with other providers to generate community resources for participants.
• May provide supportive counseling in individual and group settings.
• May transport consumers to appointments, etc.
• All other assigned tasks by either SCMS / SOARS case managers or the Program Director.