Case Manager - PATH Program

Cumberland County Guidance Center•Millville, NJ

2d•Remote

About The Position

Make a Difference Every Day as a Case Manager. Help individuals experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, and housing instability build a path toward recovery, stability, and independence. Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Case Manager to join our PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transitioning from Homelessness) Program. This rewarding community-based position is ideal for professionals with experience in case management, behavioral health, mental health services, housing services, social work, community outreach, or human services who are passionate about connecting individuals with the resources they need to succeed. As a PATH Case Manager, you'll serve as an advocate, care coordinator, and support system for individuals experiencing homelessness and serious mental illness, helping them access housing, healthcare, behavioral health treatment, public benefits, and other essential community resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or a related field
Minimum two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Case Management, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Services, Social Services, Homeless Services, Human Services, Community Outreach, Housing Services
Knowledge of housing resources, supportive housing programs, and public benefit systems
Strong communication, advocacy, engagement, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently within a community-based setting
Experience coordinating services across multiple systems of care
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Experience supporting individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring disorders
Knowledge of Housing First, Permanent Supportive Housing, and recovery-oriented service models
Experience with crisis intervention, care coordination, and service navigation
Experience utilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI) and trauma-informed care practices
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Conduct community outreach, engagement, and client advocacy activities
Develop and maintain Individual Recovery Plans (IRPs)
Provide ongoing case management and care coordination services
Assist individuals in obtaining permanent, supportive, transitional, and emergency housing resources
Connect clients with mental health, medical, substance use, vocational, employment, and educational services
Assist individuals with public benefits, entitlement programs, and financial assistance applications
Coordinate services with behavioral health providers, housing agencies, healthcare organizations, and community partners
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
Support individuals in achieving long-term recovery, housing stability, and independence