HRC Case Manager

Hyacinth Foundation A New Jersey • Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

Provide brief and concise statement explaining the main purpose for the existence of this position. Provide a brief summary of the role.
· Under the supervision of the HRC, performs duties relating to Harm Reduction specific community case management and referral services as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years Social services/community services
• Active listening skills
• Familiarity with trauma informed care approach
• Knowledge of available services and community resources in North Hudson
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree and one-year previous office experience.
• A candidate who has no degree but seems exceptionally suitable will be considered if he/she can demonstrate additional years of relevant office systems experience.
• Candidate must have excellent oral presentation and writing skills.
• Expressed commitment to Hyacinth philosophy
• Experience working in communities in Hudson County. Knowledge of supportive services and community resources.
• Grant reporting and data collection experience
• Must be knowledgeable about working with people with active substance use disorders.
• Must be culturally competent and sensitive to the varying socio-cultural factors that contribute to the HIV infections and substance use in Hudson County.
• Must be able to work non-traditional hours and days including late nights and weekends in order to reach high risk populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide HRC Case Management in Hudson County
• Conduct Community outreach, provider education and client recruitment of, high risk negative clients, newly diagnosed and out of care clients in North Hudson
• Conduct education presentations about Harm Reduction to providers throughout Hudson County
• Develop available resources in Hudson County
• Develop clients’ individualized assessments and service plans.
• Refer clients to medical care, substance use treatment and other supportive service needs
• Establish, maintain and update client case records using approved agency forms and procedures. Ensure confidentiality of all records.
• Prepare monthly reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update client information in required reporting sysem
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and supervisory conferences
• Maintain working relationships with other community providers
• Observe established administrative procedures.
• Provide written reports and maintain statistics as required
• Represent the agency at community events, meeting and conferences
• Attend and participate in staff training opportunities.
• Adhere to Hyacinth policies and procedures including client confidentiality provisions
• Attend required opioid and harm reduction meetings
• Maintain working relationships with other community providers
• Observe established administrative procedures
• Assist in preparation of written and electronic reports, maintaining records and statistics of program data as required.
• Assist with group activities, outreach events and other program informal and formal social events.
• An ideal candidate must have flexibility to work nights and some weekends as needed.

What This Job Offers

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