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New Jersey Community Development lists this Case Manager opportunity in passaic, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Case Manager
Birch Street/Housing First - NJ
Overview
Level: Experienced Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Swing Education Level: 4 Year Degree Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Case Manager (Full-Time)
Independence House
New Jersey Community Development Corporation
New Jersey Community Development Corporation is a multi-faceted community development and social service agency providing opportunities to transform lives in Passaic County. Independence House is a transitional living program for homeless youth and youth aging-out of foster care who are between the ages of 17-21.
We are seeking a dynamic individual to serve as a Case Manager. The responsibilities include:
Serving as a member of the Independence House Team committed to helping young people build on existing assets to make positive choices about their health and well-being, academic achievement and interaction with others.
Coordinating the implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) for each youth in accordance with agency ISP planning policies and procedures.
Establishing and monitoring the methods used to teach the youth new skills as per individual ISPs and works with program staff to provide services in accordance with established methods.
Coordinating and linking each youth to off-site support services as defined in ISP. Planning the transportation for the youths participation in off-site services.
Completing all case management documentation and reports and maintaining individual youth files.
Reviewing medication logs daily. Conducting weekly audit of medication logs to ensure compliance with medication administration policy.
Implementing behavior modification plans established by the team to address discipline issues and the consumers lack of adherence to program rules, as needed.
Qualifications
Prospective applicants must have a Masters Degree in social work or human services related field; one to three years of experience working with young adults and adolescents, particularly at-risk individuals; excellent organizational skills; demonstrated leadership ability and sound judgment; ability to work effectively as a member of a team; ability to work collaboratively with community resources; excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and a valid drivers license. Computer skills are also essential, with experience with Microsoft Word, and Excel, preferred.
Worksite address
passaic, NJ, 07055, US
Who can apply
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