Community Justice Specialist

Oaks Integrated Care•Lumberton, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come! As the Community Justice Specialist, you will work within a community-based treatment program located in Burlington County, NJ. Schedule: Full-time; 40 hours; Tuesday-Saturday schedule - Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9a-5p; Tuesdays and Thursdays 1130a-8p; Additionally early morning, evenings and weekends as needed Salary: $50,000/year Competencies: The potential employee will have the ability to assess and interpret information related to population; have knowledge of the symptoms of the disability/disorder and ability to recognize exacerbation of symptoms; have a general understanding of treatment needs; knowledge of available treatment resources and appropriate use; and population-specific communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
Valid driver’s license in good standing.
All applicants when hired must submit to a drug screening, background check and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

Assist mental health diversion program participants in navigating the criminal justice system.
Support participants in complying with court-ordered conditions and individualized treatment plans.
Monitor participant engagement in treatment services
Maintain regular contact with participants, including in-person and community-based meetings
Provide evening and weekend availability to complement case management services and address gaps in service accessibility.
Monitor medication compliance when medication is prescribed.
Maintain regular contact with participants to promote engagement and stability.
Engage with individuals in jail and other judicial facilities as needed
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings
Cooperate with all investigations, internal and externally
Conduct comprehensive needs assessments of participants.
Develop individualized service plans and updates as needed
Provide direct service support including transportation, coordinating treatment team
Maintain an individual’s clinical record (electronically) that accurately reflects all service provided on a timely basis
Complete Daily Activities in the Electronic Clinical Record
Follow documentation standards based on state and program requirements
Meet level of service and care guidelines identified by the contract and program
Provide additional documentation required for clearance into other judicial facilities
Work across multiple counties based on program need
Collaborating with the Clinical Team, Judicial staff, and other stakeholders
Travel throughout the state of New Jersey, and out of state travel in the tri-state area as needed
Facilitate linkages to community-based resources within Burlington County and surrounding areas. meeting; filing applications for services; advocacy; escort to appointment; daily living skill remediation and money management and meets Agency and funding source standards
Provide 24 hours/7 days a week on call crisis intervention on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends, as needed.