Case Manager Housing Supportive Services

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Case Manager to support individuals at risk of homelessness. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive case management services, ensuring clients receive the necessary resources and support to maintain housing stability. You will engage in crisis intervention, create personalized care plans, and connect clients to community resources, all while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and is committed to empowering individuals to enhance their quality of life through holistic care.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision

Life & AD&D insurance

Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Licensure Exam Prep Resources

Qualifications

• Experience in case management activities with at-risk populations.
• Skilled in crisis intervention and resource coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services to NJ Family Care members at risk of homelessness.
• Assist individuals with housing stabilization and crisis intervention.

Skills

Case Management

Crisis Intervention

Client Education

Resource Coordination

Confidentiality Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or social work

Job description

Location: 365 W Passaic St, Rochelle Park, NJ

On-site & community-based M-F 8am-4pm, 8:30am-4:30pm or 9am-5pm

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Licensure Exam Prep Resources (guarantee to pass)

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary:
As a Case Manager for our Housing Supportive Services program, you will provide case management services to NJ Family Care members at risk of homelessness suffering severe mental illness and/or chronic medical conditions with housing, tenancy maintenance, and sustainability. In this role, you will assist individuals in screenings, intake assessments, eligibility requirements and paperwork, and provide outreach services to individuals in the community to maintain housing stabilization on a varying low-high level basis dependent on client needs. You will also assist in crisis intervention, client education, supplying resources, referrals, report writing, and record-keeping.

What You Will Do:

• Act as a "first responder" addressing complex crisis involving both psychological and environmental components
• Work holistically, ensuring that care and discharge plans meet the physical, social and emotional needs of the client
• Create care plan with client and coordinate all the client resources, as needed
• Assist individuals with housing assistance
• Complete a comprehensive assessment of the client's needs and identifies resources, including basic needs and assists in accessing these services
• Document all services in the clinical record, with all entries authenticated and time/dated
• Link clients to community resources, as needed
• Maintain client confidentiality and ethical boundaries as per state regulations and agency policies
• Provide support for team colleagues, and engage in program-related performance improvement processes and activities
• Engage in inter-organizational care coordination and follows up on referrals when needed and/or indicated
• Attend regularly scheduled multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT), as assigned
• Prepare and submit documentation required for billing authorization as needed
  

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in health, psychology, counseling, social work, education or other behavioral health profession from and accredited college or university
• Must have experience and skill in competently performing case management activities
• Must have at least one (1) to two (2) years' experience working with the homeless or at-risk population and/or with high need individuals with SMI/COD/SUD
• Valid driver's license and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance for primary drivers.

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements? Apply anyway!

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.?

Who Are We?
CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.