Case Manager

Location : Bergen County On-site : M-F 35-hour work week Hourly : $23 What We Offer: Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage 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 Healthy Families, you will provide in-home education and supportive services to new and expectant parents in Bergen and Hudson Counties, especially those families overburdened by stressors placing them at risk of child abuse and neglect. In this role, you will provide prenatal/post-natal screenings, assessment, and long-term direct prevention services including case management, intensive home visits, telephone calls, and monthly support groups for parents referred by the board of social services. What You Will Do: Facilitate and coordinate psycho-educational services (including groups) for consumers and their family members on a variety of topics relating to wellness Engage in supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and offer on-site as well as outreach services (including transport of consumers) Communicate observations and information about the consumer in the consumer's service record and to team members Participate in the assessment and evaluation of consumers at intake/admissions, during ongoing recovery/service delivery, and at discharge Collaborate with team and collaborative treatment providers to establish comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments and care plans and participate in quality assurance activities. Provide input into formulating consumer-centered care plans in collaboration with team members. Work with administrative staff to ensure that all services are documented based on billing and regulatory standards; collect consumer information and reflect all demographic data. Depending on the scheduling and needs of clients, staff may occasionally be required to work outside of regular business hours, including later hours as needed. What We Are Looking For: High School Diploma or equivalent One year of experience in a mental health-related field. Must be able to communicate with clients in their native language (Spanish) A valid driver's license and must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements? 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr