Case Manager SSVF

Department for Persons with Disabilities; Paterson, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance (agency-paid)

403B (with company-matching)

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Catholic Family and Community Services seeks a dedicated case worker to provide case management and diversified support to Veterans and families at risk of homelessness in Paterson, NJ. You will assess needs, coordinate services, and connect clients with housing and community resources.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year in related work, with strong organization, writing, and communication skills. Benefits include paid training and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Minimum 1 year work experience in related field.
• Knowledge of the homeless or at risk of homelessness population.
• Knowledge of New Jersey housing programs and community resources.
• Valid unexpired NJ driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate case management and program services for a caseload of low-income Veteran single adults and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Coordinate services with partners and community resources to support stability and housing goals.
• Liaise between consumers and third parties to ensure timely service delivery.

Skills

Case management

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Time management

Flexibility

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Awards database

Job description

For over 75 years, Catholic Family and Community Services, has provided at little or no cost, a full spectrum of services to individuals who are oppressed, families who are in crisis and communities who are disenfranchised.

Located throughout the New Jersey Counties of Passaic, Morris and Sussex, we provide professionally based social services, including Behavioral Health Programs, Veterans Services, Children’s Programs, Senior and Aging Services and much more.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Location: Paterson, NJ

JOB SUMMARY:

Individual will provide case management and diversified support services to individuals in need. The primary role of the case worker is to assess and coordinate case management and program services for caseload of low-income Veteran single adults and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required. Minimum 1 year work experience in related field.
• Knowledge of the homeless or at risk of homelessness population.
• Knowledge of New Jersey housing programs and community resources.
• Valid unexpired NJ driver's license required.
• Ability to work with a cross section of the Veteran population including homeless individuals and families.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good writing and speaking skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Awards data base
• Ability to liaison between consumer and third parties.
• Ability to complete work in an efficient, timely manner and meet all deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with a team of other professionals and coordinate services as needed.
• Ability to show flexibility and respond to the needs of families.

Great Benefits: For full time positions, (30+ per week) we offer:

• We provide PAID training
• Medical/vision and dental
• Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid)
• 403B (with company-matching)
• Generous paid time off