Police Social Work Case Manager

Bright Harbor Healthcare•Bayville, NJ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

On P.O.I.N.T. embeds social workers in the police departments to collaborate effectively with officers and address the community’s needs. On P.O.I.N.T. provides an easy access point for officers to refer those in need without the burden of knowing all available programs, services, and the modality to access them. Part of the referral process is indicating any concerns for safety or the need for a joint outreach with the social worker and officer. Arrive Together works to partner with Law Enforcement in identifying community residents with an unmet mental health, substance use or social service need, and reducing police contacts via social work intervention.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field
Experience working with Substance Abuse
Proficient with computer programs including Excel, Power Point, Word
Experience and understanding of Law Enforcement

Responsibilities

Report to assigned Ocean County Police Departments throughout the week
Accept referrals from participating municipal law enforcement agencies and triage needs
Provide needs assessment, linkage and brief case management to referrals
Work as part of team
Conduct community outreaches independently and as part of team
Maintain information/data spreadsheets
Coordinate and consult with law enforcement officers and law enforcement command staff
Complete documentation as required and communicate with other program staff
Participate in law enforcement meetings and education
Work with student interns to enhance their educational experience