Case Manager - PATH Program

Cumberland County Guidance Center; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development and Training

Job summary

Cumberland County Guidance Center is actively seeking a PATH Case Manager to support individuals experiencing homelessness and serious mental illness in securing housing and essential services. This full-time role emphasizes advocacy, care coordination, and connection to community resources.

The PATH program focuses on recovery, housing stability, and independence, with duties spanning outreach, IRPs, service navigation, and cross-system collaboration to improve client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in case management, behavioral health, social services, housing, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach, engagement, and client advocacy activities
• Develop and maintain Individual Recovery Plans (IRPs)
• Provide ongoing case management and care coordination services
• Assist individuals in obtaining permanent, supportive, transitional, and emergency housing resources
• Connect clients with mental health, medical, substance use, vocational, employment, and educational services
• Assist individuals with public benefits, entitlement programs, and financial assistance applications
• Coordinate services with behavioral health providers, housing agencies, healthcare organizations, and community partners
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
• Support individuals in achieving long-term recovery, housing stability, and independence

Skills

Case Management

Behavioral Health

Social Services

Housing Services

Community Outreach

Advocacy

Case Documentation

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day as a Case Manager

Help individuals experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, and housing instability build a path toward recovery, stability, and independence.

Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Case Manager to join our PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transitioning from Homelessness) Program. This rewarding community-based position is ideal for professionals with experience in case management, behavioral health, mental health services, housing services, social work, community outreach, or human services who are passionate about connecting individuals with the resources they need to succeed.

As a PATH Case Manager, you'll serve as an advocate, care coordinator, and support system for individuals experiencing homelessness and serious mental illness, helping them access housing, healthcare, behavioral health treatment, public benefits, and other essential community resources.

Why Join Cumberland County Guidance Center?

For more than 60 years, Cumberland County Guidance Center has been a trusted provider of behavioral health and mental health services throughout Cumberland County and Southern New Jersey. Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, social workers, counselors, case managers, and support professionals is dedicated to improving lives through compassionate, person-centered, recovery-oriented care.

We are proud to be recognized as the 2026 Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce, reflecting our longstanding commitment to serving the community and advancing access to quality mental health care.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Career Growth Opportunities

What You'll Do

As a PATH Case Manager, you'll work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, serious mental illness, and co-occurring disorders to help them obtain stable housing and supportive services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach, engagement, and client advocacy activities
• Develop and maintain Individual Recovery Plans (IRPs)
• Provide ongoing case management and care coordination services
• Assist individuals in obtaining permanent, supportive, transitional, and emergency housing resources
• Connect clients with mental health, medical, substance use, vocational, employment, and educational services
• Assist individuals with public benefits, entitlement programs, and financial assistance applications
• Coordinate services with behavioral health providers, housing agencies, healthcare organizations, and community partners
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
• Support individuals in achieving long-term recovery, housing stability, and independence

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or a related field
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Case Management
  • Behavioral Health
  • Mental Health Services
  • Social Services
  • Homeless Services
  • Human Services
  • Community Outreach
  • Housing Services

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of housing resources, supportive housing programs, and public benefit systems
• Strong communication, advocacy, engagement, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently within a community-based setting
• Experience coordinating services across multiple systems of care
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability
• Experience supporting individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring disorders
• Knowledge of Housing First, Permanent Supportive Housing, and recovery-oriented service models
• Experience with crisis intervention, care coordination, and service navigation
• Experience utilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI) and trauma-informed care practices
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Build a Career With Purpose

If you're a compassionate Case Manager, Behavioral Health Case Manager, Mental Health Case Manager, Housing Case Manager, Social Worker, Human Services Professional, or Community Outreach Specialist, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a mission-driven organization where your work directly helps individuals move from homelessness and instability toward recovery, housing security, and long-term independence.