Case Manager - $500 Sign Bonus Available

AC001 Acenda, Inc.; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Acenda Integrated Health in New Jersey is hiring a Care Manager hourly role to provide support services and case management for families facing homelessness or housing instability. You will coach parents on life skills, facilitate access to community resources, and work with care teams to advance individual and family stability through home visits and collaborative planning.

Starting base rate $19.23 with a $500 sign-on bonus; bilingual rate adds $1.50 when Spanish proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level practitioner with at least 2 years of experience in social service-related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to exercise independent thinking, good judgment, and effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the contact point and advocate for clients and care team.
• Monitor adherence to service plans and evaluate progress.
• Facilitate linkages to treatment and community supports.
• Maintain a caseload of 10–12 families with in-home sessions.
• Educate families about community resources.
• Build and maintain relationships with external providers.
• Submit accurate reports and documentation on time.
• Ensure clear, high-quality written and verbal communications.
• Support the Quality/Compliance/Risk functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Care Manager Hourly Job Title: Case Manager $500 Sign-On Bonus Is Available

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.

Program Overview

To keep families together by providing safe, permanent housing, and ongoing accessibility to evidence-based trauma informed support services to Child Protection and Permanency families throughout our region.

Job Overview

Provide support services and case management to families with a history of homelessness or housing instability. Assist parents to make a successful transition to self-sufficient living and improved individual and family stability. Provide coaching and guidance on life skills such as home management, nutrition, budgeting, parenting, education/vocation training, advocacy skills. Co-facilitate groups for parents, children and families. Link families to both formal and informal community resources. Work collaboratively with your KFT peers, DCP&P and community service providers. Complete documentation consistent with program and agency requirements. As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the contact point, advocate and informational resource for clients, care team, family/caregivers and community resources regarding client's service plan
• Partner with clients to monitor adherence to their service plan, evaluate effectiveness, monitor progress in a timely manner and facilitate changes as required
• Facilitate client linkages, referrals and access to appropriate treatment, community supports and medical or specialty providers according to the service plan
• Maintain an active caseload of approximately 10-12 families, providing in person in home therapeutic sessions to address treatment plan goals
• Educate patient and family/caregiver(s) about relevant community resources
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external community providers and supports
• Completes and submits accurate reports and chart documentation in a complete and timely manner according to program guidelines and established procedures
• Ensures quality and accuracy of written and verbal communications
• Support the Quality/Compliance/Risk function as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's level practitioner with at least 2 years of experience in social service-related field preferred
• 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

Starting Base Rate: $19.23

Sign- On Bonus: $500

Bilingual rate: An additional $1.50 added to the base rate if Spanish proficient

Schedule: Day

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 Keeping Families Together - Gloucester (KFTG)

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.