Location: 17-07 Romaine St. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

FT, On-site and In the Community

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Union Benefits
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 401K Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Licensure Exam Prep Resources (Guarantee to Pass)!

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:
As a case manager and member of the Kinship Team, you will help provide families and caregivers with linkages to government and community resources to reduce the risk of children's placement with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency. Work with the families and caregivers to identify gaps, educate caregivers, and act as a liaison with vendors, stakeholders, and community partners with the end goal of maintaining residential permanency for the children.

What You Will Do:

• At time of first initial request for services and on an on-going basis, evaluate and assess current and immediate needs of kinship families relating to family's goals and needs
• Conduct home visits, collect documentation, and complete written assessment
• Establish a trusting relationship with families
• Engage and provide support to families through the information and referral process
• Guide caregivers through the application process, including conducting an initial hierarchical needs assessment as well as providing additional information for referral to appropriate services
• Act as a liaison between caregivers and the program's contractor, the appropriate services providers
• Promote advocacy skills, empowering clients through appropriate program and service education, including how to effectively communicate with potential providers to ensure client's individualized needs are met
• Complete documentation within the program's allotted timeframe, as set by Program Manager and Program deliverables
  

What We Need to See:

• Bachelor degree in social work or other behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university
• Documented knowledge of one (1) year work experience with children and adolescent populations
• A valid driver's license insurable by the agency's automobile insurance.

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.

CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of its policies and procedures. 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.