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Care Plus NJ Case Manager Rapid Rehousing in Paramus, New Jersey
Case Manager Rapid Rehousing
Job Summary:
You will provide housing search and procurement and case management services to Bergen County families and individuals who are homeless as defined by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Organizational 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.
What You Will Do:
Assist participants with housing search, procurement, and landlord negotiations.
Provide a range of services varying from on-site intake and assessments to community case management services, following linkage to permanent housing.
Assess clients at intake, during ongoing service delivery and at discharge
Complete ongoing evaluations/reassessments through regular client contact to appraise changing needs and progress toward goals. Such contact should consist of home visits, client telephone conferences, client office visits, and visits to other community locations
Formulate comprehensive treatment plans containing relevant goals, measurable objectives and realistic time frames for achievement, and perform reviews of progress and evaluate the effectiveness of goals/objectives
Gather client's financial documents and complete quarterly renewal calculation packets
Promote the maintenance of permanent housing, independence and stability in the community
Engage clients in services and address their needs; provide linkage to health care services, dental care, benefits, mental health services, substance abuse services, family consultations crisis intervention and vocational and/or education and/or employment services etc.
Participates in case collaboration meetings with supervisors, collaborating agencies, landlords, etc.
What We Need to See:
Bachelor's with 1-year experience working with the homeless population.
Experience in one of the following: crisis intervention, counseling, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, housing procurement, or job development
Must demonstrate good organizational, communication, negotiating, and problem-solving skills.
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 CPNJ:
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. 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.