What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - Atlantic City Co-Responding Team position at Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties?
Summary: This position will join the Atlantic City Community Team as an integral team player and Co-Responder alongside the Atlantic City Police Department.
Key responsibilities will include direct involvement with the Atlantic City Police Department and daily outreach to consumers in the community who are homeless and have a history of legal involvement. This highly visible role will also include a small caseload that will require intensive case management for individuals recently released from jail and/or prison and assist with diversions from the risk of recidivism.
Program Specific:
- Ability to interact and engage with consumers who are homeless as well as display an understanding of individuals who suffer from mental illness and who have had some type of legal involvement
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Must have a working knowledge of community resources and the criminal justice system as this position requires weekly attendance at court hearings
- Must possess the ability to identify target areas of the homeless population in Atlantic County
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Requirements:
- Bachelors in Social Work, Psychology, or other related Human Services fields. One year of residential MH setting is required for case managers with Bachelor’s Degree.
- The position requires the ability to drive and must possess a valid NJ Driver’s license.
- This full-time position requires flexibility. The current schedule is Monday through Friday, however, the role will require evenings and possibly some weekends.
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) is a multi-service agency. With more than 150 employees, our team is committed to helping people realize their fullest potential and achieve personal goals. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties is committed to diversity in the workplace, reinforcing inclusion reflective of the multicultural communities we are committed to serving. The agency is dedicated to the advancement and upward mobility of our staff members. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to join our team, enriching our workforce and community.
JFS is dedicated to a flexible work-life balance for its team members by offering 16 Holidays, up to 4 weeks' vacation, and 3 weeks of sick time. We offer excellent benefits packages - including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, TelaDoc, 403(B) Retirement, and more. JFS looks forward to welcoming you to our offices based in Atlantic City, Margate, Egg Harbor Township, Mays Landing, and Cape May Courthouse, to begin an exciting, meaningful, and rewarding career.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.43 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20