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  • Case Managers (Elm Street)
    Case Managers (Elm Street)
    3 days ago
    $22 hourly
    Full-time
    Paterson

    Job description: We have (2) Case Manager opportunities at: 1. Elm Street Apartments is a supported housing program for youth ages 18-21 at risk youth and are either homeless or aging-out of foster care;, 2. Independence House supported housing program for youth ages 18-21 at risk youth and are either homeless or aging-out of foster care We are seeking a dynamic individuals to serve as a Case Managers. The responsibilities include: Serving as a member of the location's 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 ISP’s 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 youth’s 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 consumer’s lack of adherence to program rules, as needed. Prospective applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s 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 driver’s license. Computer skills are also essential, with experience with Microsoft Word, and Excel, preferred. Attractive benefits package will be provided. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, 403(B), Paid time off, Retirement plan, and Vision insurance.

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  • Part Time Licensed Clinician
    Part Time Licensed Clinician
    5 days ago
    $40000–$50000 yearly
    Full-time
    Paterson

    The New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) is a multi-faceted community development and social service agency dedicated to creating opportunities to transform lives in Passaic County. NJCDC delivers programs that support youth, families, and communities through education, prevention, and social services. Position Overview: The Licensed Clinician will provide clinical services to youth and families both in-person and through telehealth. This role includes screening, assessing, and providing brief individualized clinical interventions, facilitating treatment referrals, and collaborating with school personnel and community partners. The clinician may also provide training and supervision to other clinicians who do not possess independent licensure. Key Responsibilities: Provide clinical services to students and families both in-person and via telehealth. Screen, assess, and provide brief interventions to youth and families; stabilize students until long-term resources are identified. Facilitate treatment referrals and connect students/families to appropriate community supports. Collaborate with school personnel and community partners to provide comprehensive services. Provide school consultation services to staff and families as needed. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and documentation. Attend regular clinical supervision meetings and professional development training. Provide training and supervision to other clinicians without independent licensure. Adhere to all ethical and legal standards of practice and maintain confidentiality of all student and family information. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Licensed as one of the following: Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). Preference for professionals with relevant independent licensure. Experience completing assessments and providing brief individualized clinical interventions to youth and families is required. Previous training in Motivational Interviewing is preferred; those not trained must complete training within 60 days of hire or assignment to the Hub. Valid New Jersey driver’s license, safe driving record, and vehicle availability. Must pass NJ Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) screening and a fingerprint-based background check. Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population. Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical records and documentation. Ability to provide training and supervision to other clinicians who do not possess independent licensure. Ability to work a combination of before, during, and after-school hours. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

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  • Temporary Program Director (Hawthorne Heights)
    Temporary Program Director (Hawthorne Heights)
    3 days ago
    $75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Paterson

    Job description: The Program Director oversees all facets of program operations for Hawthorne Supervised Apartment Program, the Supported Living Program and the NJCDC Day Program. The Assistant Director also provides administrative and programmatic support to the Director of Residential Operations. Responsibilities: · Ensures overall performance of programs meeting identified outcomes, including expectation of a program culture that is inspiring, nurturing, and supportive · Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates program staff. · Establishes the staff schedule. Reviews and approves staff time sheets, vacation and holiday requests. · Coordinates the referral and admissions process · Coordinates the planning for new residents to move into the residence, including reading records and completing evaluations to determine appropriateness of potential program residents, as well as ensuring that all admission records are in place prior to the move-in date. · Initiates and coordinates the ongoing Individual Habilitation Plan for each resident and ensures that all staff is active participants in the required components of this process. · Monitors the DTR progress for each resident. Tracks progress related to residents’ IHP goals and objectives. · Ensures the timely and thorough completion of program documentation as required by state licensing standards, agency policy and procedures and continuous quality improvement (CQI) guidelines. · Reviews the daily logs, medication logs, communication log, activity sheets, and incident reports at least once every 72 hours to identify any errors, problems, trends, or issues which require intervention. · Provides administrative & programmatic support to the Director of Residential Operations · Works with Director of Residential Operations to ensure that program staff is thoroughly familiar with State licensing standards and policies and procedures of NJCDC’s residential programs. · Assists Director of Residential Operations in new program development, including attending planning meetings. · Cooperates with the Department of Children and Families, Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services and the Office of Licensing during all investigations. Prospective applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in social work or human services field preferred and three years experience in residential setting; demonstrated experience working with developmentally disabled; excellent organizational skills; self-starter; ability to work independently; ability to multi-task; Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; and a valid, clean New Jersey driver’s license.

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