Youth Services Case Manager

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 27,321 - 38,913; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Coverage

Life & AD&D insurance

STD & LTD coverage

Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick 

401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Job summary

CarePlus New Jersey is seeking a Lifeset Specialist to join a team supporting 17-22 year-olds transitioning to adulthood within a community-based program in Northern New Jersey. You will work with 8-10 young adults, helping them achieve housing, employment, and education goals.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in social services with related experience; a valid driver’s license is required. The position involves on-site work across multiple counties, with trainings and on-call duties as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services with one year of related experience in counseling and/or case management.
• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license and must be insurable under Agency automobile insurance.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual services to 8-10 young adults in the home and community setting to assist with the transition to adulthood.
• Meet at least once per week face-to-face with the young person and provide additional support via phone, text, or in person as needed.
• Directly responsible for all interventions for a specific young adult and any additional resources or supports.
• Support a young person in identifying goals and working with them to achieve them.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of the young person's needs and develop service plans monthly.
• Document all service contacts within required timelines.
• Be on-call rotation and respond in person when necessary.
• Attend trainings and supervision sessions.
• Develop and follow up on feedback and recommendations from supervisors.
• Work will be in Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Morris, and Essex County.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Location: 650 Bloomfield Avenue
FT 40 Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm / Onsite and In the community
Hourly: $24.04

What We Offer

• Health and Dental Coverage
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary

As a Lifeset Specialist, you will as part of a team with young adults-raining from 17-22-who are transition into adulthood and maturing out of DCP+P care. In this community-based program, you will work with 8-10 adults in an evidence-based model to work toward their identified goals, including housing, employment, and education.

What You Will Do

• Provide individual services to 8-10 young adults in the home and community setting to assist young adults with the transition to adulthood.
• Meet at least once per week face-to-face with the young person and provide additional support via phone, text, or in person as needed.
• Directly responsible for all interventions for a specific young adult and any additional resources or supports.
• Support a young person in identifying goals and working with them to achieve them.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of the young person's needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective and develop service plans monthly.
• Document all service contacts with the young adult within the timelines required by the organization.
• Be on-call rotation and respond in person at any time when it is determined to be necessary by the Supervisor, LifeSet Model Expert, and Program Director.
• Attend and actively participate in trainings and individual and team supervisions.
• Develop and follow up and/or implement feedback and recommendations from the Supervisor, Program Director, and LifeSet Model Expert.
• Work will be in Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Morris, and Essex County.

What We Need to See

• A bachelor's degree in social services with one year of related experience in counseling and/or case management or other related experience is required. A master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field is preferred.
• A valid driver's license and must be insurable under Agency automobile insurance.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements? Apply anyway!

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.