Job Summary:
Center for Hope and Safety in Bergen County, NJ, is founded in the belief that every person has the right to be safe, empowered and free from violence. We're currently seeking a dynamic Clinical Case Manager who shares our vision to join our team. Working full-time, Tuesday-Saturday, you will provide full cycle clinical case management from intake to graduation, leading to successful placement of clients to permanent housing.
Responsibilities:
- Assist clients in planning, communal living, weekly chore list that includes cleaning, organization, recycling, etc., whenever necessary. Conduct monthly house meetings. Establish and review TH policies and procedures; provide LOCs if necessary.
- Provide de-escalation to clients during crisis and provide on-call phone crisis support if needed.
- Complete intakes and collaborate with clients to create goals while in Transitional Housing and create action oriented and sustainable housing plans.
- Provide coaching and counseling to women on housing planning, personal growth issues, parenting skills and behavior management of their children. If time permits, run groups on related topics, as necessary.
- Use strong engagement and clinical skills to help clients move through their goals and plans to establish safe permanent housing; problem solve with clients; provide support to reduce barriers while helping clients become more independent.
- Advocacy work as needed (i.e.: legal, police, medical, etc.) done in correlation with the prescribed goal plan. Encourage women to sign up for services available in the community, such as Housing Authority, Emergency Welfare, etc.
- Accompany clients to conduct court, welfare, apartment search field visits.
Experience:
- Master’s in Social Work or Human Services required
- Minimum 1 year intensive full cycle Case Management experience required
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
- Valid driver’s license and car required for field visits
- Strong communication, computer and organizational skills required
Benefits: Health insurance, Paid time off, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Flexible schedule, 403(b), Retirement plan and Professional development assistance.
Keywords: Non-profit, Domestic Violence, Case Management, Clinical Case Management, Advocacy, Housing
Center for Hope and Safety is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and desires a diverse work force. People of color, women, persons with disability, persons who are elderly, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- intensive case management: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person