Case Manager - Middlesex County Resource Center

New Jersey Association on Correction•New Brunswick, NJ

About The Position

Middlesex County Resource Center (MCRC): Serves as a walk-in program for low-income individuals, the homeless and former offenders in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The MCRC Case managers additionally provide discharge planning services to individuals incarcerated at the Middlesex County Jail. The overall goals of Middlesex County Resource Center are to: support low-income individuals with preparation for crime-free and responsible roles within the community through helping them meet immediate needs while establishing longer term goals. provide linkages within the community to enhance their ability to be self-sufficient in a safe living environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: The successful candidate shall report to Program Manager. The responsibilities are ensuring clients receive appropriate services based on assessed need, and supports the overall service component of the program, ensures the provision of treatment program. Provide overall direction and coordination of programs for Clients assigned to the New Jersey Association on Correction at Middlesex County Resource Center . Provide service delivery in accordance with established policies and procedures established by NJAC. Provide periodic reports and Coordination with other staff throughout NJAC. In conjunction with the program manager, insure that each resident is rendered services and groups which are in accordance to industry evidence based standards, CARF accreditation standards and contractual obligations. Insure that all client screenings, identification, management, and treatment of substance abuse problems are in accordance to our contract with all funder and NJAC guidelines. Responsible for the efficient management of casework functions Responsible for monitoring the methodologies and procedures governing casework documentation and for ensuring that resident parolees are working in compliance with their individualized service plans. Primary case management duties include : Individual and group case management, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, approve authorized outings into the community and assign accountability levels, Urine testing as needed, assessment and individual service planning, monthly behavioral evaluations, monthly discharge planning reports, weekly case presentations, conducting interventions, giving individual/group lectures and didactic presentations, facilitating community meetings, participating in multidisciplinary case conferences and service plan reviews, developing aftercare service plans, and all required documentation. Other areas of focus may include safety, Alumni Services, Family Services Smoke Cessation, Orientation and HIV Services. Will participate in meetings. Ensure the development and implementation of comprehensive service plans for residents Assess and identify residents’ strengths, Needs, Abilities and Preferences for each resident and monitor the creation of clear objectives and goals Monitor the tracking and documentation of client progress in case notes weekly Meet all required internal and external standards and policies. Perform Accountability Duties: accounting for each client in the program on a “real time” basis; providing supervision and surveillance of all staff and visitors as well as the facility perimeter; monitoring entry and egress of all clients and visitors.

Requirements

The successful candidate must be successfully cleared by NJSPB and NJAC prior to employment commencement.
Practical skills in communication, counseling processes and resource development.
Working with addictive personalities
A basic understanding of human behavior
Utilizing group dynamics to address special needs populations
Effective written and verbal communication skills and an ability to interact appropriately with clientele is important
A thorough working knowledge of social learning theory, cognitive-behavioral intervention and approaches, assessment and evaluation, willingness to work flexible hours, which may include weekends and evenings, and demonstrated competencies in training, group interaction, and mentoring is required.
The employee in this position may be required to lift up to 25lbs., stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, use fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, must have use of an insured vehicle, and have a satisfactory driving record.
Successful background, driving record and criminal record clearances required at hire and/or at random in the future.
Employment, educational and credentialing validation also required at hire.
Strong computer skills including Windows, Microsoft Office, and Agency MIS system.

Nice To Haves

A Baccalaureate Degree and one year of experience in social sciences or a related field preferred.
The ideal candidate will be well organized, and have strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Ensuring clients receive appropriate services based on assessed need
Supports the overall service component of the program
Ensures the provision of treatment program
Provide overall direction and coordination of programs for Clients assigned to the New Jersey Association on Correction at Middlesex County Resource Center
Provide service delivery in accordance with established policies and procedures established by NJAC
Provide periodic reports and Coordination with other staff throughout NJAC
Insure that each resident is rendered services and groups which are in accordance to industry evidence based standards, CARF accreditation standards and contractual obligations
Insure that all client screenings, identification, management, and treatment of substance abuse problems are in accordance to our contract with all funder and NJAC guidelines
Responsible for the efficient management of casework functions
Responsible for monitoring the methodologies and procedures governing casework documentation and for ensuring that resident parolees are working in compliance with their individualized service plans
Individual and group case management
Crisis intervention
Conflict resolution
Approve authorized outings into the community and assign accountability levels
Urine testing as needed
Assessment and individual service planning
Monthly behavioral evaluations
Monthly discharge planning reports
Weekly case presentations
Conducting interventions
Giving individual/group lectures and didactic presentations
Facilitating community meetings
Participating in multidisciplinary case conferences and service plan reviews
Developing aftercare service plans, and all required documentation
Ensure the development and implementation of comprehensive service plans for residents
Assess and identify residents’ strengths, Needs, Abilities and Preferences for each resident and monitor the creation of clear objectives and goals
Monitor the tracking and documentation of client progress in case notes weekly
Meet all required internal and external standards and policies
Perform Accountability Duties: accounting for each client in the program on a “real time” basis; providing supervision and surveillance of all staff and visitors as well as the facility perimeter; monitoring entry and egress of all clients and visitors