What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Community Resources for Justice?
About This Position
CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Case Managers to support the wonderful individuals we serve!
This is a full-time, 40-hrs/week, non-exempt position that will be working in our Boston, MA location.
This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it.
CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Handles initial resident orientation to program and expectations, develops and monitors Individual Program Plan for residents on caseload.
- Meets regularly with each resident to discuss progress with program requirements, personal goals, program compliance, review of finances (wages, subsistence payment, budget, savings, and any financial obligations) and discusses, reviews and helps with weekly schedules, passes, and itineraries.
- Communicates with contracting and other relevant agencies to regarding various aspects of Individual Program Plans.
- Maintains ongoing communication with service providers and family members, and Director as relevant to the continued progress of each resident on caseload.
- Schedules regular resident counseling sessions and supervises, sets limits, controls, and structures accountability of residents.
- Provides timely information to appropriate personnel for coordination of services and for reporting purposes.
- Completes all required paperwork for each resident on caseload.
- Participates in on-call rotation according to determined schedule.
- Attends necessary meetings, conferences, and training within CRJ and with outside providers.
Job Qualifications:
- BS/BA from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Human Service, or related field.
- Prefer one year of case management experience
- Prefer experience with a correctional population, in a residential setting.