AJT - Sr. Case Manager

Community Hope•Garfield, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Providing case management and support services to veterans enrolled in a residential veteran program. This position assists with the daily operation of the residence including residence safety, program coverage and staff scheduling, and emergency shift coverage. Assists in the development and implementation of recreational activities for veterans. Assists Program Coordinator in transitioning new veterans to the residence and discharge or transition of outgoing veterans to other placements. Provides services including assessment, evaluation, recovery planning, case conferences, referrals for adjunctive services, family meetings, group work, individual counseling (as needed), veteran advocacy, linkage to community resources, and discharge planning. Develops recovery support groups and other activities to meet veteran needs. Performs on-site drug and alcohol screenings as needed. Provides medication education. Develops, supervises, and facilitates recreational and socialization activities for veterans. Convenes monthly veteran meetings to provide information to veterans and discuss all house related issues. Transports veterans in agency vehicles as needed. Documents service delivery, maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation. Ensures accuracy and consistency with the agencies fiscal and billing procedures. Ensures a safe, clean and adequate living environment for all veterans. Supervises and assists veterans in housekeeping, maintenance and upkeep of the facility. Maintains accurate and timely documentation including meeting minutes, fire drill records, chore lists, daily logs, and appropriate clinical documentation. Functions as a team member: covering shifts, facilitating groups, participating in program activities, communicating all relevant information to other team members, and covering co-workers duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in health-related field.
Minimum 1 year of case management experience, preferably in working with veterans, in a mental health setting or with individuals experiencing unstable housing or homelessness.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Providing case management and support services to veterans enrolled in a residential veteran program.
Assisting with the daily operation of the residence including residence safety, program coverage and staff scheduling, and emergency shift coverage.
Assisting in the development and implementation of recreational activities for veterans.
Assisting Program Coordinator in transitioning new veterans to the residence and discharge or transition of outgoing veterans to other placements.
Provides services including assessment, evaluation, recovery planning, case conferences, referrals for adjunctive services, family meetings, group work, individual counseling (as needed), veteran advocacy, linkage to community resources, and discharge planning.
Develops recovery support groups and other activities to meet veteran needs.
Performs on-site drug and alcohol screenings as needed.
Provides medication education.
Develops, supervises, and facilitates recreational and socialization activities for veterans.
Convenes monthly veteran meetings to provide information to veterans and discuss all house related issues.
Transports veterans in agency vehicles as needed.
Documents service delivery, maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Ensures accuracy and consistency with the agencies fiscal and billing procedures.
Ensures a safe, clean and adequate living environment for all veterans.
Supervises and assists veterans in housekeeping, maintenance and upkeep of the facility.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation including meeting minutes, fire drill records, chore lists, daily logs, and appropriate clinical documentation.
Functions as a team member: covering shifts, facilitating groups, participating in program activities, communicating all relevant information to other team members, and covering co-workers duties as needed.