Police Social Work Case Manager

Bright Harbor Healthcare•Bayville, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

On P.O.I.N.T. embeds social workers in police departments to collaborate effectively with officers and address community needs. This program provides an easy access point for officers to refer individuals in need without requiring officers to know all available programs, services, and how to access them. A part of the referral process involves indicating any safety concerns or the need for a joint outreach with a social worker and officer. Arrive Together partners with Law Enforcement to identify community residents with unmet mental health, substance use, or social service needs, and to reduce police contacts through 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 a team
Conduct community outreaches independently and as part of a 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