Community Justice Specialist

Oaks Integrated Care; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision plan

Flexible spending plans

Career growth opportunities

Team oriented environment – FISH! Phil

Job summary

Oaks Integrated Care seeks a Community Justice Specialist for a Burlington County, NJ program. You will support court-ordered clients, coordinate treatment plans, and navigate the criminal justice system with a focus on community-based services.

Roles include coordinating with clinical and judicial teams, documenting care electronically, and ensuring accessibility through evenings/weekends. Travel across NJ/tri-state areas is required, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Must submit to drug screening, background check and fingerprinting.
• Equal opportunity employer with compliance to federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist mental health diversion program participants in navigating the criminal justice system.
• Support participants in complying with court-ordered conditions and individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor participant engagement in treatment services.
• Maintain regular contact with participants, including in-person and community-based meetings.
• Provide evening and weekend availability to complement case management services.
• Monitor medication compliance when prescribed.
• Engage with individuals in jail and other judicial facilities as needed.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Travel throughout New Jersey and tri-state area as needed.
• Facilitate linkages to community resources and assist with applications for services.

Skills

Assessment & interpretation

Disability/symptom knowledge

Treatment needs understanding

Population-specific communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, counseling, public administration, or related field

Tools

Electronic clinical record

Job description

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

As the Community Justice Specialist, you will work within a community-based treatment program located in Burlington County, NJ.

Schedule:

Full-time; 40 hours; Tuesday-Saturday schedule - Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9a-5p; Tuesdays and Thursdays 1130a-8p; Additionally early morning, evenings and weekends as needed

The potential employee will have the ability to assess and interpret information related to population; have knowledge of the symptoms of the disability/disorder and ability to recognize exacerbation of symptoms; have a general understanding of treatment needs; knowledge of available treatment resources and appropriate use; and population-specific communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist mental health diversion program participants in navigating the criminal justice system.
• Support participants in complying with court-ordered conditions and individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor participant engagement in treatment services
• Maintain regular contact with participants, including in-person and community-based meetings
• Provide evening and weekend availability to complement case management services and address gaps in service accessibility.
• Monitor medication compliance when medication is prescribed.
• Maintain regular contact with participants to promote engagement and stability.
• Engage with individuals in jail and other judicial facilities as needed
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings
• Cooperate with all investigations, internal and externally
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments of participants.
• Develop individualized service plans and updates as needed
• Provide direct service support including transportation, coordinating treatment team
• Maintain an individual’s clinical record (electronically) that accurately reflects all service provided on a timely basis
• Complete Daily Activities in the Electronic Clinical Record
• Follow documentation standards based on state and program requirements
• Meet level of service and care guidelines identified by the contract and program
• Provide additional documentation required for clearance into other judicial facilities
• Work across multiple counties based on program needCollaborating with the Clinical Team, Judicial staff, and other stakeholders
• Travel throughout the state of New Jersey, and out of state travel in the tri-state area as needed
• Facilitate linkages to community-based resources within Burlington County and surrounding areas. meeting; filing applications for services; advocacy; escort to appointment; daily living skill remediation and money management and meets Agency and funding source standards
• Provide 24 hours/7 days a week on call crisis intervention on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Flexible spending plans
• Opportunity for personal and career growth
• Team oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.

Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status. All applicants when hired must submit to a drug screening, background check and fingerprinting.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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