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Case Manager - Supportive Assistance for Individuals and FamiliesOrganizational Overview:CarePlus New Jersey 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.Job Summary:You will provide intensive case management services to adult clients on welfare covering several counties, maintain a caseload as assigned, and develop individualized service plans, which are consistent with WFNJ and SAIF regulations.What You Will Do:
Complete ongoing evaluations/reassessments through regular contact with clients to appraise level of functioning and progress towards goals. Such contact should include but not limited to: 1) Home visits; 2) Client telephone conferences; 3) Client office visits; 4) Visits to client work site
Communicate client's progress; provide crisis intervention and consultation to clients, their families, employers, and others in accordance with program's requirements; consult with supervisors (or designee) regarding each situation before taking action; provide client information to Program Manager for preparation of Monthly level of Service Report.
Maintain case file on every assigned client and link client to appropriate supportive services in cases where client is deemed appropriate for Social Security disability benefits and/or medical deferment
Advocate on client's behalf and assist with applications for services, when applicable.
Identify potential employers and develop job opportunities related to the client's specific needs. This includes placing the client in the competitive work situation and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers.
Participates in monthly case management sponsored by BCBSS and/or other Regional County WFNJ collaborative meetings
Responsible for assisting Program Manager with monthly presentations at the Workforce Center/One Stop Centers as directed
Communicates client progress, needs and concerns through case review and monthly reports
Transport clients, as needed
What We Need to See:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university with experience in crisis intervention, counseling, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, family therapy, group work and job development.
Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance.
What We Offer:
401K
High-plan insurance at a generous cost
Union benefits
Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
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. 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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