Case Manager (FT-40hrs-First Shift)

Community Resources for Justice; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Community Resources for Justice in Boston, MA is seeking dedicated Case Managers to support residents in our Brooke House program. This full-time, 40-hour workweek position offers eligibility for benefits and an hourly rate starting at $21-$23 with shift differential.

You will orient residents, develop and monitor Individual Program Plans, coordinate with partners, and ensure smooth execution of daily schedules while maintaining accurate paperwork.

Qualifications

• BS/BA from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Human Service, or related field.
• Prefer one year of case management experience.
• Prefer experience with a correctional population, in a residential setting.
• Must complete background check.

Responsibilities

• Introduces new residents to the program and sets expectations.
• Develops and monitors Individual Program Plans for residents on caseload.
• Conducts regular progress reviews and assists with finances and schedules.
• Collaborates with contracts and agencies to coordinate services.
• Maintains ongoing communication with providers and families.
• Schedules counseling sessions and supervises resident accountability.
• Completes required paperwork for residents on caseload.
• Participates in on-call rotation and attends meetings and trainings.

Skills

Case management

Residential program experience

Education

BS/BA in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

About This Position
CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Case Managers to support the wonderful individuals we serve!

This is a full-time , 40-hrs/week , non-exempt position that will be working in our Boston, MA location [Brooke House].

This position is eligible for benefits and has an hourly rate starting at $21-$23/hr. with shift differential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it.
CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development.

Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Handles initial resident orientation to program and expectations, develops and monitors Individual Program Plan for residents on caseload.
• Meets regularly with each resident to discuss progress with program requirements, personal goals, program compliance, review of finances (wages, subsistence payment, budget, savings, and any financial obligations) and discusses, reviews and helps with weekly schedules, passes, and itineraries.
• Communicates with contracting and other relevant agencies to regarding various aspects of Individual Program Plans.
• Maintains ongoing communication with service providers and family members, and Director as relevant to the continued progress of each resident on caseload.
• Schedules regular resident counseling sessions and supervises, sets limits, controls, and structures accountability of residents.
• Provides timely information to appropriate personnel for coordination of services and for reporting purposes.
• Completes all required paperwork for each resident on caseload.
• Participates in on-call rotation according to determined schedule.
• Attends necessary meetings, conferences, and training within CRJ and with outside providers.

Job Qualifications:

• BS/BA from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Human Service, or related field.
• Prefer one year of case management experience
• Prefer experience with a correctional population, in a residential setting.
• Must complete background check.

About CRJ: Our Mission, Your Opportunity

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing lives and strengthening communities through direct service, advocacy, and innovation. We operate across four core service lines:

• Community Strategies (CS): Supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live independently and thrive in their communities. Providing a range of top-quality residential and non-residential programs for men and women with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our programs offer individual and group treatment and are geared toward promoting independence and improving life skills. Clients also receive support with job development, on-the-job coaching, and educational opportunities.
• Reentry Services (RS): Supporting people leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions. We firmly believe that change is possible and attainable for all that we serve. With a strict focus on outcomes, the Reentry Services Division is committed to delivering contemporary and evidence-based services to the individuals in our care. Through delivering innovative programming and collaborating with community agencies, we provide hope and support to our clients as they make safe and successful transitions into their communities.
• Crime & Justice Institute (CJI): Driving bold, transformative improvements in adult and youth justice systems by working with working with local, state, and national criminal justice organizations to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. The CJI team brings decades of experience developing evidence-based, data-driven policies, managing complex processes with diverse stakeholders, and driving systems-level organizational change. Our energetic staff and network of consultants come from a variety of backgrounds.
• Family Reentry (FRE): At Family Reentry, we address the often-intertwining problems of behavioral health, domestic violence, reentry, recidivism, and risks to youth by offering evidence-based interventions to provide support and effect positive change. We offer a holistic approach by working to connect clients to basic needs and offering support to create change and increase stronger coping and life skills.

CRJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply.