Compensation and Bonus Package

Negotiable - 48 -50k

Amazing benefits and CEUs

• 3 weeks vacation

• 5 personal days

• unlimited sick time

• hybrid schedule after 90 days with the agency (can work up to 14 hours per week or 2 days, our days are 7 hours per day)

• Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k (we match up to 4%)

About the Organization and Position

Well known Non-Profit Health Agency is hiring for a Youth Case Manager / Care Manager.

This wonderful non-profit provides care coordination for Hudson County youth ages 3-21 who may be struggling with: mental health or emotional issues, challenging behaviors, substance use, juvenile justice involvement or developmental disabilities.

They use a wraparound approach to collaborate with youth and their families; to define their vision, embrace their strengths, create achievable goals and maintain success in school, at home and in their community.

What’s Special About this Job

Amazing non-profit organization providing cutting edge treatment, collaboration and support.

High caliber teams with low turnover and dedication to the community

Responsibilities

• Care Managers work with youth from the ages of 3-21 who may have behavioral/emotional challenges, substance abuse issues or developmental disabilities.
• The Care Manager works with the youth and family to identify current strengths, needs, and goals. They help develop a Child and Family Team (CFT) that will work with and support the family while they work on their challenges. Whenever possible, we strive to help the youth maintain stability within the community by co-creating with the youth and guardian a plan that wraps the appropriate services and supports around them and then monitoring the effectiveness of the plan.
• Depending on the identified needs and goals, the services/supports may include therapy, mentors, tutors, community programs, recreational activities, etc. Care Managers are the point of contact for all partners involved in the CFT – the school system, DCP&P (formerly DYFS), the justice system, therapists, etc. to ensure that everyone is “on the same page” with the individualized care plan.
• The goal is to ensure that informal/community supports stay in place to assist the youth and family long after care management is no longer needed.

Experience

• Care Managers must have a Bachelor’s degree or Masters in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal/juvenile justice or a related field, and must be emotionally mature and able to handle stressful situations with the support of their Supervisor.
• Exceptional interpersonal and assessment skills are required in order to make well
  informed decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required.
• Strong writing and communication skills essential. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

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