Housing Case Manager: Short-Term Stabilization & Resources

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

Life & AD&D insurance

STD & LTD coverage

Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Licensure Exam Prep Resources

Job summary

CarePlus New Jersey has been—and continues to be—a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey. CarePlus seeks a Housing Case Manager to assist clients at risk of homelessness by securing housing, providing support for maintenance, and promoting independent living within their community.

You will coordinate external linkages to community resources, transport clients to appointments, and help develop measurable care plans with timely reviews.

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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Mental health

Housing procurement

Job development

Education

Bachelor's degree with 1-year homeless experience

Job description

CarePlus New Jersey has been—and continues to be—a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey. CarePlus seeks a Housing Case Manager to assist clients at risk of homelessness by securing housing, providing support for maintenance, and promoting independent living within their community.

You will coordinate external linkages to community resources, transport clients to appointments, and help develop measurable care plans with timely reviews.