What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CO?
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Case Manager (Full-Time)
Independence House
New Jersey Community Development Corporation
New Jersey Community Development Corporation is a multi-faceted community development and social service agency providing opportunities to transform lives in Passaic County. Independence House is a transitional living program for homeless youth and youth aging-out of foster care who are between the ages of 17-21.
We are seeking a dynamic individual to serve as a Case Manager. The responsibilities include:
- Serving as a member of the Independence House Team committed to helping young people build on existing assets to make positive choices about their health and well-being, academic achievement and interaction with others.
- Coordinating the implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) for each youth in accordance with agency ISP planning policies and procedures.
- Establishing and monitoring the methods used to teach the youth new skills as per individual ISPs and works with program staff to provide services in accordance with established methods.
- Coordinating and linking each youth to off-site support services as defined in ISP. Planning the transportation for the youths participation in off-site services.
- Completing all case management documentation and reports and maintaining individual youth files.
- Reviewing medication logs daily. Conducting weekly audit of medication logs to ensure compliance with medication administration policy.
- Implementing behavior modification plans established by the team to address discipline issues and the consumers lack of adherence to program rules, as needed.
Qualifications
Prospective applicants must have a Masters Degree in social work or human services related field; one to three years of experience working with young adults and adolescents, particularly at-risk individuals;
excellent organizational skills; demonstrated leadership ability and sound judgment; ability to work effectively as a member of a team; ability to work collaboratively with community resources; excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and a valid drivers license. Computer skills are also essential, with experience with Microsoft Word, and Excel, preferred
