Lead Mobile Response Worker

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is hiring a Full Time Lead Mobile Response Worker in Jersey City, NJ. This role involves providing critical mobile crisis intervention and coordinating individualized crisis plans for families. Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Social Work or a related human services field, along with relevant experience in crisis assessment and intervention. The position offers competitive compensation between $58,000 and $62,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience with children and families, preferably in crisis assessment and intervention.
• Valid driver's license.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile crisis intervention and assessment and stabilization services.
• Coordinate a comprehensive individualized crisis plan for families.
• Audit client records and plan appropriate corrective action.
• Lead daily dispatch teams.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment and stabilization

Case management

Bilingual Spanish-English

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Full Time Lead Mobile Response Worker

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is seeking a Full Time Lead Mobile Response Worker for its Mobile Response & Stabilization Services Program located in Jersey City, NJ.

About the Mobile Response & Stabilization Services Program

The Mobile Response program is based in Jersey City and provides families with counseling, guidance, and referral services to address juvenile crises and help stabilize and preserve the family unit. It addresses juvenile behavioral problems such as truancy, chronic runaways, family disputes, and curfew violations. Services are available 24/7/365 to help children and youth experiencing emotional or behavioral crises. Workers respond to calls within one hour and use agency-owned cars to travel to the crisis location.

Position Duties

• Provide mobile crisis intervention and assessment and stabilization ranging from 72 hours to 8 weeks, and case management services to families and children.
• Coordinate a comprehensive individualized crisis plan that meets the family’s needs.
• Coordinate discharge/transition services, including referral and linkage to appropriate levels of need.
• Audit client records and plan appropriate corrective action.
• Coordinate team weekly schedules to ensure adequate program coverage.
• Lead daily dispatch teams.
• Assist in coordinating team training schedules.
• Monitor development of specializations and the library of community resources.
• Assist Program Supervisor with orientation processes.
• Assist Program Supervisor with other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work or a related human services field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience with children and families, preferably in crisis assessment and intervention.
• Valid driver's license.
• Bilingual Spanish‑English preferred; previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, desired salary, and resume online.

Benefits

Catholic Charities offers a competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. 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, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

The salary for this position is $58,000‑$62,000 annually.