Location: 520 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains & In Community
FT 40 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Salary: $45,000

What We Offer:

• Health & Dental Coverage
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
• Union Benefits
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary: You will assist clients to successfully continue, resume, or adapt their academic or vocational activities using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model. Provides ongoing academic or vocational support after placement is secured. Provides assistance to clients with needed resources and navigating multiple social services and health systems. Links clients to appropriate care and ensures clients achieve their wellness and recovery goals. Assures departmental goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame by performing the job responsibilities personally.

What You Will Do:

• Provide a comprehensive case management assessment that addresses client's life domains (i.e., housing, finances, transportation, legal services, vocational, employment, health care and family strengths/needs).
• Link clients to appropriate care and resources in the community including resources that address specialized needs (i.e., agencies providing services related to HIV/AIDS, mental health disorders, chronic and acute health problems and problems stemming from involvement with the criminal justice system).
• Assist clients in identifying and clarifying academic and/or vocational goals, ensuring competitive opportunities and wages.
• Quickly identify and secure appropriate academic or vocational placement opportunities for clients based on individual goals, eligibility, and readiness.
• Provide ongoing academic and/or vocational support after placement is secured.
• Work with administrative staff to ensure that all services are documented based on billing and regulatory standards; collect information on consumers and reflect all demographic data.

What We Need to See:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field form an accredited college or university.
• Must understand FEP phase-specific and CSC care
• Must have experience as a supported education or employment specialist.
• Valid driver's license and must be insurable under the agency's automobile insurance policy.

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements? Apply anyway!

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We?
CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.