Case Manager Temp - Hope House

Department for Persons with Disabilities; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

403(b) with employer match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

The Department for Persons with Disabilities in Dover, NJ, is seeking individuals to provide non-clinical support services to consumers in need. You will be responsible for assessing clients, educating them on chronic disease management, and coordinating care plans.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree and experience in human services. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, a 403(b) with employer match, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree with 3-5 years’ work experience preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Must possess a valid NJ driver's license and vehicle access.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients with community living needs related to health and well-being.
• Educate clients on managing chronic diseases.
• Identify interventions to ensure safe community living.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
• Participate in strategic planning and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Independent working

Interpersonal and communication skills

Community partnership building

Basic computer skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree with 3-5 years’ work experience

Job description

We are offering competitive wages, benefit packages and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Full time, part-time, and substitute positions are available throughout 5 counties in New Jersey. Daytime, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts are currently open.

Our three agencies – Straight and Narrow (S&N), Catholic Family and Community Services (CFCS) and the Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) – are currently hiring.

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Catholic Family and Community Services team!

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: Full Time Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location: Dover, NJ

Job Summary

Individual provides non-clinical support services to consumers within the specific population living in the community who are in need of supportive services such as home assessments, individualized care plans, coordination of care team, resource information and referral, linkage to insurance and/or long term care services.

Position Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess clients with community supportive living needs related to optimal health, safety and well‑being.
• Educate and empower clients to manage their chronic disease needs.
• Identify interventions and implement a plan of care to address client needs and ensure safe community living.
• Perform screenings every six months, as indicated by client risk factors.
• Coordinate program contract requirements and delivery of units.
• Prepare all monthly, quarterly, year‑end reports.
• Assist with grant application preparations as described.
• Participate in strategic planning and quality improvement activities including data collection, ongoing monitoring and improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for other duties that may be assigned from time to time to support the effective and efficient operation of Catholic Family and Community Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or associate’s degree with 3-5 years’ work experience preferred. Prior experience in human services preferred.
• Will require training in HIV Medical Case Management (MCM) Training Program.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to serve as a liaison between consumer and third parties.
• Basic computer skills including accuracy of spelling and computer data entry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal/written) in English, strong organizational abilities, and a high degree of professionalism. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Good telephone communication skills.
• Experience or willingness to build community partnerships and the ability to communicate/connect with a diverse population, and provide a high level of customer service.
• Ability to utilize necessary technologies to provide and document services virtually.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, caregivers, service providers and staff.
• Must possess a valid NJ driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided) and willingness/ability to travel to designated sites.

For full time positions, we offer medical, vision, dental, life and supplemental life insurance, accidental and critical illness insurance, a 403(b) with employer match and generous paid time off (PTO).