Crisis Intervention Case Manager - MRSS

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness

Job summary

A local nonprofit organization seeks full-time Case Managers for its Mobile Response & Stabilization Services Program in Jersey City, NJ. The role involves providing crisis de-escalation and case management services to families and children. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in social work, have experience with children and families, and ideally be bilingual in English and Spanish. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including potential student loan forgiveness.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with children and families, particularly in crisis assessment and intervention.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community-based crisis de-escalation/intervention.
• Coordinate discharge/transition services including referrals.
• Respond to crisis calls within one hour.

Skills

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

Crisis assessment and intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking full‑time Case Managers for our Mobile Response & Stabilization Services Program located in Jersey City, NJ.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
• One year of experience working with children and families, particularly in crisis assessment and intervention, is preferred.

Duties & Abilities

• Provide in‑home and community‑based crisis de‑escalation/intervention, assessment, safety planning, and stabilization and case management services to families and children according to individualized service needs.
• Coordinate discharge/transition services, including referrals and linkages to appropriate supports based on level of need.

Calls are received through a centralized screening entity that determines the need for MRSS services. Once calls are received and information is documented, the MRSS worker must respond within one hour, as per contract requirements. The program operates 24/7/365 days a year.

Program Overview

Charities’ Mobile Response program, based in Jersey City, New Jersey, provides families with counseling, guidance, and referral services to address juvenile crises and to help stabilize and preserve the family unit. The program addresses juvenile behavioral problems such as truancy, chronic runaways, family disputes, and curfew violations. Mobile Response workers respond to calls by traveling to the site of the crisis—at the child’s or family’s home, in school, or other community locations—using agency‑owned cars.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package with an 80/20 cost split between employer (80%) and employee (20%).
• Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

EEO Statement

CCAN is an equal‑opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, or military or veteran status.