Case Manager - Kinship Wraparound (4853)

Sign-on Bonus Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for $500. Location: Atlantic County, NJ; Serves the seven southern counties. Job Type/Status: Full Time Salary: $19.87 per hour Position Summary Center For Family Services is seeking a motivated, flexible, outgoing Case Manager for the Kinship Wraparound Program. The Case Manager is responsible for case management services for the Kinship program including, but not limited to: strong child/home assessment skills, investigating, verifying & documenting information gathered from home visits; keeping accurate records; providing home visits to all referred Kinship Care families; preparing reports; making appropriate referrals to community services; maintaining strong working relationship with the court system, DCP&P and other community partners by acting as an inter‑agency and community liaison. Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply! Duties and Responsibilities Regard all information about clients as confidential Provide home visits to all referred Kinship Care families, maintaining respect for clients at all times Provide direct service in assisting eligible kinship caregivers with application for legal guardianship and eligibility for the Kinship Care Subsidy Program Complete and submit court assessment(s) to the appropriate Superior Court, Family Part Secure proper documentation to verify relationship, residence, age, and income Complete a home study, to include but not limited to: an interview with the caregiver, and all adult members of the household; a tour of the caregiver's home, (including the outside grounds); and, an observation and interview with the relative children Arrange for criminal history, domestic violence, and child abuse record background checks of all adults living in the caregiver's home Prepare written reports to the State documenting findings from the investigation Provide case management including problem‑solving, consultation, interviewing, coordination of services, appropriate community referral when indicated, advocacy and detailed record keeping of client progress, and preparing reports related to the provision of service Promote and recruit families to program To maintain records on all families referred Requirements Associate's Degree with two (2) years experience; Bachelor's degree preferred Successful experience working with individuals, groups, and families in a direct service situation Strong interviewing, assessment, and case management skills General knowledge of the resources available in the communities served by this program Ability to make independent decisions with guidance and supervision Possess successful experience providing direct services to adolescents Exhibit sensitivity in a multicultural work setting and an understanding in human relations Must have strong communication, writing, organization, and computer skills Current driver's license & good driving record of 3 years Vehicle with current insurance and registration Benefits Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday 401k Plan Medical insurance plan options Prescription Insurance Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Health & Wellness Activities Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities Opportunity for advancement Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages. #J-18808-Ljbffr Center for Family Services