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Base pay range
$46,000.00/yr - $49,000.00/yr
Location: 365 W Passaic St, Rochelle Park, NJ
On-site & community-based M-F 8am-4pm, 8:30am-4:30pm or 9am-5pm
Salary: 46K - 49K
What We Offer
Health, Dental and Vision
Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
Union Benefits
Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount and Rewards Program
Licensure Exam Prep Resources (guarantee to pass)
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 Case Manager for our Housing Supportive Services program, you will provide case management services to NJ Family Care members at risk of homelessness suffering severe mental illness and/or chronic medical conditions with housing, tenancy maintenance, and sustainability. In this role, you will assist individuals in screenings, intake assessments, eligibility requirements and paperwork, and provide outreach services to individuals in the community to maintain housing stabilization on a varying low‑high level basis dependent on client needs. You will also assist in crisis intervention, client education, supplying resources, referrals, report writing, and record‑keeping.
What You Will Do
Act as a "first responder" addressing complex crisis involving both psychological and environmental components
Work holistically, ensuring that care and discharge plans meet the physical, social and emotional needs of the client
Create care plan with client and coordinate all the client resources, as needed
Assist individuals with housing assistance
Complete a comprehensive assessment of the client's needs and identify resources, including basic needs and assist in accessing these services
Document all services in the clinical record, with all entries authenticated and time/dated
Link clients to community resources, as needed
Maintain client confidentiality and ethical boundaries as per state regulations and agency policies
Provide support for team colleagues, and engage in program-related performance improvement processes and activities
Engage in inter‑organizational care coordination and follow up on referrals when needed and/or indicated
Attend regularly scheduled multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT), as assigned
Prepare and submit documentation required for billing authorization as needed
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor's degree in health, psychology, counseling, social work, education or other behavioral health profession from and accredited college or university
Must have experience and skill in competently performing case management activities
Must have at least one (1) to two (2) years' experience working with the homeless or at‑risk population and/or with high‑need individuals with SMI/COD/SUD
Valid driver's license and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance for primary drivers
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.