Case Manager - DOC Programs

NJAC; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Job summary

A residential treatment program is seeking a staff member to oversee adult residents classified in a work release/substance abuse program. The role includes supervising treatment, ensuring compliance with established protocols, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or Social Work and have experience with client needs assessment and crisis intervention. The position provides a full benefits package, with a salary range of $43,000 to $50,000.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising residential clients.
• Knowledge of social learning and cognitive-behavioral theories.
• Ability to conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Ensure treatment is rendered according to industry standards.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality.
• Write reports for management and funders.

Skills

Client Needs Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Confidentiality Compliance

Vocational Training

Group Counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or Social Work

Tools

Client Tracking Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary

Residential program for adult residents which are state inmates classified to a work release/substance abuse program. Staff is accountable to carry out assigned duties relating to the treatment and security of the residence and residents while following established protocols and procedures approved by NJAC and the NJ Department of Corrections. Services include, but are not limited to intake/orientation, assessments, treatment planning, offender supervision, educational services, vocational/employment services, substance abuse and discharge planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that each client is properly served and treatment is rendered in accordance to industry standards.
• Ensure the development and implementation of:
  • Client records include social histories, chronological reports, case summaries and other information as needed.
  • Comprehensive assessment and treatment plans for residents within established timeframes
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Effective crisis intervention and conflict resolution
  • Monthly behavioral evaluations
  • Conducting interventions
  • Individual/group lectures and didactic presentations
  • Participation in multidisciplinary case conferences and treatment plan reviews
  • Developing aftercare treatment plans, and all required documentation
  • Other areas of focus may include Alumni Services, Family Services Smoke Cessation, Orientation and HIV Services
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
• Assist participants in obtaining treatment, gainful vocational training, job training or employment.
• Whenever appropriate, meet with the families of clients and provide referrals.
• Provide appropriate advocacy and referrals for clients seeking housing, legal advice, etc., while encouraging and facilitating clients’ independent action.
• Ensure contract violations are reported and addressed immediately
• Review medication log for compliance
• Perform Accountability Duties:

• accounting for each resident in the facility and in the community on a “real time” basis
• ensuring the safety and security of staff and residents in the Facility
• providing supervision and surveillance of the residents, staff and visitors as well as the facility perimeter
• ensuring that contraband is not brought into the facility
• conducting facility searches
• conducting urine monitoring
• monitoring entry and egress of all residents and visitors

Plan: Complete required annual training in compliance with due dates

Participate in daily shift-change meetings, monthly staff meetings, house meetings, weekly treatment team/case conference meetings as well as semiannual training and meetings as scheduled.

Organize: Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization and our funder; Ensure that program activities comply with all relevant professional and accreditation standards and licensure (ACA, PREA, DHMAS Licensure); Meet all required internal and external standards and policies.

Represent: Write reports on the program for management and funders as required; Communicate with management and funders as outlined in funding agreements; Ensure reports and supporting documentation for funders are prepared as outlined in funding agreements

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience: Supervision responsibilities include: Residential clients
• Education: Bachelor\'s degree from a four-year college or university in Human Services or Social Work field; or six years related experience and/or training in Human Services; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clearances: Successfully pass Criminal, Education, Substance Use Testing and Driver Background checks conducted by the Organization and Funder; Maintain background free of infractions which may result in the termination of employment; Have access to an insured, registered vehicle; Possess a valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of client groups and/or issues related to the program area; Working knowledge of social learning theory, cognitive-behavioral intervention and approaches, assessment and evaluation and demonstrated competencies in training, group interaction, and mentoring; Working with addictive personalities; basic understanding of human behavior; utilizing group dynamics to address special needs populations
• Proficiency in the use of computers for: Word processing, Simple accounting, Databases, Spreadsheets, E-mail, Internet, Client Tracking Software
• Personal characteristics: Ethical Behavior; Build Relationships; Communicate Effectively; Creativity/Innovation; Focus on Client Needs; Foster Teamwork; Lead; Make Decisions; Organize; Plan; Solve Problems

Working Conditions

• Typically an office and residential program environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to nonstandard workplaces
• A standard work week, but may be required to work some evenings and weekends to monitor program activities
• Be on-call for any after-hours emergencies. Primary on-call services are rotated through case managers
• The employee in this position may be required to lift up to 25lbs., stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, use fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision

Benefits

Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision

Compensation Range: $43,000-$50,000

Association Philosophy: All Association employees must be committed to NJAC’s philosophy: To promote social justice and human dignity in the policies and institutions which govern offenders and victims of crime through educational, legislative and rehabilitative programs.

The NJAC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political affiliation or group membership, physical handicap, age, marital status, sexual orientation, prior involvement in the criminal justice system, off the job lawful activities or physical

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