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Case Manager HWI 

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Looking for a full-time Case Manager for the Housing Works Initiative (HWI)


Job Summary:

You will provide care management services for at-risk homeless residents that promote maintenance of permanent housing, independence, and stability in the community.

What You Will Do:

  • Assess clients at intake, during ongoing service delivery, and at discharge
  • Collaborate with service providers to establish comprehensive assessments and treatment plans
  • Coordinate continuity of care within the agency, community, jails, hospitals, etc.
  • Formulate comprehensive treatment plans containing relevant goals, measurable objectives, and realistic time frames for achievement; perform progress reviews and evaluate the effectiveness of goals/objectives.
  • Engage clients in services and addresses their needs; provide or link to health care services, dental care, benefits, mental health services, substance abuse services, family consultation, crisis intervention, and vocational/educational/employment services, etc.
  • Link clients to community service providers that meet the client's service goals as well as achieve service outcome targets
  • Act as liaison and maintains open communication with existing case management entities linked with the client. Provides supplemental assistance as appropriate
  • Communicate client progress, needs, and concerns through case review, collaboration meetings, and documentation
  • Complete ongoing evaluations and reassessments through regular contact with clients to assess changing needs and progress toward goals.
  • Assist clients in completing appropriate forms to ensure their basic financial needs are met (i.e. Medicaid, SSI, SSD, food stamps, GA, etc.)
  • Respond to client-defined crises, as needed, and consult with the supervisor regarding each situation before taking action
  • Transports clients as needed in an agency vehicle


What We Need to See:

  • Associate's degree with 2 (two) years experience working with individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness OR
  • Bachelor's degree with 1 (one) year of experience with crisis intervention, counseling, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, housing procurement, or job development
  • A valid driver's license and must be insurable by Agency's automobile insurance.


What We Offer:

  • 401K, no matching needed
  • High-plan insurance at a generous cost
  • Union benefits
  • Life and Disability insurance
  • Per diem opportunities
  • Excellent supervision and training
  • Continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for loan forgiveness
  • 10% daycare discount


About Care Plus New Jersey:

CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination.
Care Plus NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has clarified that asking employees whether they have received the COVID-19 vaccine is not a disability-related inquiry under the ADA. Care Plus as a healthcare provider mandates that all new hires have the COVID vaccination before the start date of employment. Requiring all employees to have the COVID vaccination is for protecting our employees and the clients we serve. Therefore, before Orientation you will upload proof of your COVID vaccination or at the very least, proof of your first vaccine shot. Failure to have this information uploaded to the onboarding portal may result in delay of your start date and/or withdrawal of the job offer.
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.

 
Position Requirements

Requirements

  • Associate degree with 2 (two) years’ experience working with individuals who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness OR
  • Bachelor’s degree with 1 (one) year experience with crisis intervention, counseling, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, housing procurement, or job development
  • A valid driver’s license and must be insurable by Agency's automobile insurance

 

Care Plus NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has clarified that asking employees whether they have received the COVID-19 vaccine is not a disability-related inquiry under the ADA.  Care Plus as a healthcare provider mandates that all new hires have the COVID vaccination prior to the start date of employment. Requiring all employees to have the COVID vaccination is for the protection of our employees and the clients we serve.  Therefore, prior to Orientation you will be required to upload proof of your COVID vaccination or at the very least, proof of your first vaccine shot.  Failure to have this information timely upload to the onboarding portal may result in delay of your start date and/or withdrawal of the job offer.

CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift Days  
Location Main Site  
About the Organization CarePlus New Jersey is a northern New Jersey provider of recovery-focused mental health, substance abuse, and family services that address the unique needs of individuals with a holistic approach to recovery and overall wellness.





Operating out of over 23 sites - including three outpatient centers located in Paramus, Fair Lawn, and Montclair, ten residential facilities, offices at three local hospitals, and seven community offices - our services are convenient to clients located throughout Northern New Jersey. We also provide educational programs on mental health-related topics to area schools and community groups.





For more information, visit www.CarePlusNJ.org.  
EOE Statement 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.  
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This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://CarePlusNJInc.appone.com



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