Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking Full Time Clinicians/Mobile Response Workers for its Mobile Response program, located in Jersey City, NJ.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field
• Valid driver’s License

Bilingual English-Spanish or English-Arabic preferred.

• Understands the developmental needs of youth, the special needs of the population being served and has at minimum, an understanding of crisis de-escalation, conflict resolution and behavior management techniques
• Excellent communication, organizational and self-management skills
• Can effectively and professionally work in a fast paced environment and high stress/crisis situations
• Can work in a focused and professional manner in community based and home based settings
• Can effectively analyze client needs and process information into a plan of action consistent with program requirements and timeframes
• Has knowledge of community resources and ability to expand that network
• Can work independently and as part of a program team
• Good interpersonal skills and judgement
• Able to prioritize requirements of position and complete on time
• Can effectively work with referral source, community partners and informal and formal supports in the child/family's life
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times whether in the office or in the field

Position Duties:

• The Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS)/ Clinician provides in-home and community based crisis de-escalation/intervention and assessment, safety planning as well as stabilization and case management services to families and children when a child is experiencing an escalating behavioral, emotional issue
• The length of service ranges from a minimum of 72 hours and up to 8 weeks thereafter.
• All service interventions and supports are determined according to the families' individualized service needs
• The CIS is also responsible for coordination of discharge/transition services to include referral and linkages to services and supports appropriate to the level of need of the child/family
• Calls are received through a centralized screening entity that determines the need for MRSS services
• Once calls are received and information documented, the CIS must respond to the call within 1 hour, as per contract requirements
• The program provides services 24/7/365 days a year, within 1 hour of the referrals received

ABOUT THE MOBILE RESPONSE & STABILIZATION SERVICES PROGRAM:

• Catholic Charities' MRSS program provides families with counseling, guidance, and referral services to address juvenile crises and to help in stabilizing and preserving the family unit. The program addresses juvenile behavioral problems, such as truancy, chronic runaways, family disputes, and curfew violations. Mobile Response services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, to help children and youth who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crises. The services are designed to defuse an immediate crisis, keep children and their families safe, and maintain the children in their own homes or current living situation (such as a foster home, treatment home or group home). Mobile response/crisis intervention workers respond to calls received by the program through a centralized screening entity that determines the need for services. Workers must respond to calls within one hour by traveling to wherever the crisis occurs, such as in the child's/family's home, in school, or other community locations. The Mobile Response program utilizes agency-owned cars that workers use to drive to the site of the crisis.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES:

• Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.

AGENCY MISSION:

• Catholic Charities as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, participates in the Church's social mission by recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of all people, especially the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable, and by responding to the corporeal and material needs of those it serves with sincere Christian compassion. The activities of Catholic Charities are inspired and governed by its faith in Jesus Christ, the examples of Sacred Scripture, and the continuing exposition of Catholic social teaching. Through these activities, Catholic Charities strives to assist individuals in need, strengthen families, and to have those it serves experience the redemptive power of God's mercy.

BENEFITS:

• Catholic Charities offers a competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.
• Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person