Housing Case Manager - Help Families Secure Stable Homes

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Rewards Program

Licensure Exam Prep

Job summary

CarePlus New Jersey is seeking a Housing Case Manager to assist clients at risk of homelessness with housing, stability, and community integration. You will link clients to resources, coordinate transportation and appointments, and promote independent living skills.

You will gain insight into housing barriers, federal assistance, and local resources while supporting clients toward stable housing and improved well-being in a community-based setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1 year experience working with the homeless population.
• 1 year of experience in crisis intervention, counseling, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, housing procurement, or job development.
• Valid driver's license and must be insurable under the agency's automobile insurance policy.
• Required to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients at intake, during ongoing service delivery, and at discharge.
• Collaborate with service providers to establish comprehensive assessments and care plans.
• Coordinate continuity of care within the agency, community, jails, hospitals, etc.
• Formulate comprehensive care plans containing relevant, measurable objectives and realistic time frames for achievement; perform quarterly reviews of progress and evaluate the effectiveness of goals.
• Provide or link to health care services, dental care, benefits, mental health services, substance abuse services, family consultation, crisis intervention, and vocational, educational, or employment services; etc.
• Complete ongoing evaluations/reassessments through regular contact with clients to appraise changing needs and progress towards goals. Such contact should consist of home visits, client telephone conferences, client office visits, and visits to other community locations.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Counseling

Mental Health

Substance Abuse

Domestic Violence

Housing Procurement

Job Development

Driver's License

Flexible Schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree with 1-year homeless experience

Job description

CarePlus New Jersey is seeking a Housing Case Manager to assist clients at risk of homelessness with housing, stability, and community integration. You will link clients to resources, coordinate transportation and appointments, and promote independent living skills.

You will gain insight into housing barriers, federal assistance, and local resources while supporting clients toward stable housing and improved well-being in a community-based setting.