Organizational Overview:
CarePlus New Jersey continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. The CarePlus Foundation was created over 25 years ago to support further the programs and clients of CarePlus who strive to achieve mental well-being and overall wellness. 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.

Job Summary:
Provides case management services for clients who are currently homeless and maintaining temporary shelter placement at the Bergen County Housing, Health and Human Services Center (BCHHHSC).

What You Will Do:

• Assist Bergen County families and individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in locating and securing permanent housing through supportive services.
• Assess participants' "housing ready" status and assist them in acquiring the required documentation needed to secure housing.
• Conduct housing search, which includes scheduling and accompanying clients to the viewings.
• Assist with landlord negotiations as needed.
• Formulate comprehensive treatment plans containing relevant goals, measurable objectives, and realistic time frames for achievements.
• Assess clients at intake, during ongoing service delivery, and at discharge.
• Act as a liaison, maintain open communication with existing case management entities, and/or provide linkage to community service providers as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with community providers.
• Respond to client-defined crises as needed and consult with the supervisor regarding each situation before taking action.
• Deliver services consistent with the Housing First model.
• Utilize own vehicle for outreaches when not transporting clients.
• Transport clients as needed in agency vehicles.

What We Need to See:

• Bachelor's degree with 1-year experience working with the homeless population.
• 1 year's experience in one of the following: crisis intervention, counseling, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, housing procurement, or job development.
• Valid driver's license and must be insurable under the agency's automobile insurance policy.
• Required to work a flexible schedule.

What We Offer:

• 401K
• High-plan insurance at a generous cost
• Union benefits
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Per diem opportunities
• Excellent supervision and training
• Continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for loan forgiveness
• 10% daycare discount

About Care Plus New Jersey:
CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. Care Plus NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.