Overview
Keeping Families Together (KFT) Case Manager is a long-term program aimed to assist DCPP involved families challenged with homelessness/housing instability putting children at risk for out-of-home placement or delaying reunification. KFT utilizes a housing-first model to work with our families in obtaining stable, subsidized housing. The program focuses on the following to help families overcome the obstacles that prevent the family unity they desire: 1) Reunification; 2) Housing Stability; 3) Vocational Counseling; 4) Substance Use Services; 5) Socialization and Self-Sufficiency; 6) Parenting Skills; 7) Strengthening Families Curriculum.
Position details
Position Title: Case Manager
Position Type: Full Time; 40 Hours/Weekly
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Ocean County (Toms River Office)
Department: Keeping Families Together (KFT)
Salary: $38,000 - $42,000
Responsibilities
Assist consumers with activities of daily living, life skills and parenting through education and modeling
Coaching to promote family connectedness and harmony
Under supervision, provide psychosocial education for clients and their families on: mental illness, symptoms management and medication adherence, WRAP, support services and community resources available
Under supervision provide crisis intervention as necessary
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Field
Benefits
Full Benefits
12 Paid Holidays
Sick Days
Personal Days
Accrued Vacation
Medical/Dental/Vision
Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
403B Plan with Company Match
Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits
Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness
Opportunities for tuition discounts at participating educational institutions
Employee discounts through LifeMart and Tickets At Work