Case Manager

AC001 Acenda, Inc.; Woodlane (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous time-off

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

Acenda Integrated Health is seeking a Care Manager to serve in Connect to Home (CTH), a supportive housing program for youth, in Burlington County, NJ. The role focuses on trauma-informed care, youth engagement, and connecting participants to essential services and benefits.

You will coordinate care, conduct outreach, and collaborate with community partners to support housing stability and well-being. A BA in social services and 3+ years of relevant experience are required, plus a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience working with children, youth, or families.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide care management, outreach, engagement, and support to youth residing in supportive housing units.
• Ensure safety, stability, and well-being of youth and coordinate with services for co-occurring challenges.
• Liaise with vocational and educational partners to help youth develop career plans.
• Provide individual support and counseling and assist with crisis management.
• Help youth secure public benefits and develop recovery strategies.

Skills

Care management

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Job description

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Care Manager Hourly Job Title: Case Manager About Acenda Integrated Health Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview

The care manager is the primary contact for each program participant and has tremendous influence in shaping how each participant views the CTH intervention’s services and benefits. Candidate qualifications must include a strong background in understanding and applying principles governing trauma-informed care, positive youth development, protective and promotive factors, harm reduction, and best practices in supportive housing. As an integrated health organization, Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Program Info

Connect to Home is a supportive housing model working in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families Office of Housing (OOH) and the Department of Community Affairs to support youth and/or parenting youth who are currently involved with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) or have been in DCP&P custody for at least one day in their life in Burlington County. These youth must be homeless or at risk of homelessness. These individuals are identified by the Burlington County DCP&P offices. This housing first program model supplements safe and stable housing for at-risk young adults with voluntary supportive services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care management, outreach, engagement, and support to youth residing in supportive housing units.
• Ensures the safety, stability and well-being of youth and effectively work with and identify services for youth who may be facing a range of co-occurring challenges, including mental health, domestic violence, substance use, economic challenges, lack of support, and other needs;
• Possess training and experience in trauma-informed care and integrated approaches to treatment and recovery from mental health and substance use disorders for youth and young adults.
• Liaison with vocational and educational community partners to help youth develop career plans and obstacles to employment.
• Provide individual support and counseling and assist with crisis management.
• Help youth secure public benefits, and develop recovery strategies.
• Train and build the competencies and skills of youth.
• Possess knowledge and competency in harm reduction, medication-assisted treatment, and recovery supports for substance use disorders, and exhibit knowledge of available treatment services and community supports.
• Completes and submits accurate reports and chart documentation in a complete and timely manner according to program guidelines and established procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social service-related field required, with a minimum of three years of experience working with children, youth, or families
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.

Additional Information

Base Salary: $45,000 Sign-on Bonus: $500 to welcome you to our team! Schedule: Flexible Work Hours

What we provide

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
• Mission-driven core Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp
• Generous time-off
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Year-end bonuses

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Department/Program Connect to Home (CTH)

A career at Acenda is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a lasting impact within your community. #TeamAcenda's culture is based on compassion and care for each other, as well as the individuals and communities we care for. We're a passionate workforce striving to move lives forward and have fun along the way.