Community Support Services Case Manager

Cumberland County Guidance Center • Millville, NJ

14h • $42,000

About The Position

As a Case Manager for the Community Support Services Program, you will provide advocacy and support to individuals with mental illness who are residing in the community. You will assist them in maintaining community tenure and securing housing while fostering self-sufficiency and independence. The role includes promoting the usage of community services, supporting independence in travel, fiscal management, and healthcare, and providing interventions to reduce barriers to service access. You will collaborate with other treatment providers, participate in the development of Individual Rehabilitation Plans, and document progress and observations in client records. Additionally, you will assist individuals in developing social skills and daily living skills to promote community integration.

In this role, you will work directly with individuals to help them navigate and utilize community resources and services. You will actively promote independence, providing interventions to remove barriers that may hinder clients' ability to thrive in the community. Your work will involve developing individualized plans to support rehabilitation and recovery, collaborating with other providers, and maintaining detailed documentation of your interactions and the services delivered. By assisting clients in gaining the skills needed for social interactions and daily living, you will play a vital role in their path toward greater independence and community participation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health-related field, or A Licensed Registered Nurse with related experiences, or A Licensed Practical Nurse with two years of related work or life experience
• Knowledge of community resources and agencies
• Valid automobile driver's license with MVR meeting agency standards
• Willingness to work a flexible 40-hour schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation
• A Background Check is required
• Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and support to individuals with mental illness residing in the community
• Assist individuals in maintaining community tenure and securing housing
• Foster self-sufficiency and independence
• Promote the usage of community services
• Support independence in travel, fiscal management, and healthcare
• Provide interventions to reduce barriers to service access
• Collaborate with other treatment providers
• Participate in the development of Individual Rehabilitation Plans
• Document progress and observations in client records
• Assist individuals in developing social skills and daily living skills to promote community integration

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Superior Benefits Package, including: Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Dependent Coverage
• Organization-Paid Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Generous Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
• Employee Discounts (auto insurance, event tickets, wireless services, and more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level