If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will be part of the premier behavioral health organization in Monmouth and Ocean counties; a dynamic and innovative non-profit that was proudly named “Outstanding Employer of the Year” by the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA). Our mission is to deliver quality and compassionate behavioral health services to individuals and families through a Trauma Informed Care philosophy and approach.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team, one where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their contributions. We encourage and embrace staff development and growth. If you are ready for an exciting and rewarding career, please submit your resume today

Job Title: Connect to Home Case Manager

Program: Connect to Home

Position Type: 2 Full Time Openings

Location: 591 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, NJ (Main Office)

• Travels throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties
• Knowledge of Monmouth and Ocean Counties

Job Description/Summary

The case manager is the primary contact for each program participant and has tremendous influence in shaping how each participant views the Connect to Home intervention’s services and benefits. Candidate qualifications must include a strong background in understanding and applying principles governing trauma-informed care, positive youth development, protective and promotive factors, harm reduction, and best practices in supportive housing.

Essential Job Function

• Maintains individual caseload of 8 clients;
• Monitors clients and maintains progress reports on attendance, and goal achievement;
• Brings issues and problems regarding groups to supervisor or staff meetings on a regular basis
• Makes home visits, assists assigned clients with obtaining housing and securing their housing voucher
• Contributes to program development and planning;
• Covers program activities, as needed;
• Is active in team meetings, asks for clarification, asks questions, shares option, and informs;
• Shares in paperwork tasks during meeting;
• Reflects enthusiastic and positive attitude;
• Takes leadership role;
• Participates in agency teams and committees;
• Demonstrates effective listening skills;
• Is respectful when speaking and interacting with consumers;
• Effective in setting limits;
• Able to express personal feelings, issues relating to clients which may affect relationship with consumers, i.e. counter-transference;
• Takes initiative in reporting to supervisor or team relevant issues regarding consumers;
• Completes work efficiently;
• Takes advantage of educational opportunities, i.e. conferences, seminars;
• Uses resources to increase knowledge, i.e. reading materials, staff expertise, educational videos

Competencies

Attends all team meetings; attends mandatory orientation and trainings; demonstrates ability to perform basic computer functions as required by job function; performs job responsibility with a minimum of supervision from Supervisor; follows policies and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook; attends at least two agency held quarterly meetings per year; demonstrates familiarity with organization and program specific policies; all other duties as assigned.

• Travel throughout Monmouth and Middlesex Counties - Company Car Provided
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the consumer
• Dependability - Instills full confidence;
• Ability to use time management skills effectively;

Qualifications

• Working with young adults
• Knowledge of housing vouchers
• Driver's license in good standing
• Experience 3 years working with children, youth or families

Education

• Bachelors Degree in a social service related field

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o Medical and Dental Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Disability and Life Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Training opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

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Preferred Behavioral Health Group requires all qualified candidates to be fully vaccinated upon their first day of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation due to disability or religious belief will be considered.