16.00 per hour | Posted 11-Apr-2024 (EST) | Franklin Township, NJ, USA | Hourly | Direct Care | Part Time

For over 40 years, Alternatives, Inc. has been dedicated to providing the best in support services to adults with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illnesses. Services include Residential, Behavior Support, Support Coordination and Recreation.

The Franklin House Transitional Housing Program homeless women and their children in a home like atmosphere. The families are each provided a private and comfortable living space in which they reside for approximately 12 months. During this period of time, the women are involved in educational programs, build work-readiness skills, secure employment, gain parenting, financial and other daily living skills. Staff are on-site 24/7 to provide services and support as needed. - add

Desired Qualities of a Case Manager:

• Positive communication

• Excellent supportive counseling skills

• Compassion

• Reliability & dedication

• Desire to make a difference

• Sound ethical and moral values

• Professionalism

• Conflict resolution

  Qualifications:

• High school degree required, Associates or Bachelors degree preferred - add

• Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks/drug screen

• A valid driver's license, no more than 5 points or DUI in last 3 years

• Ability to pass and maintain required Agency and program- specific trainings- add

• Experience working with the homeless population preferred- add

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Case Manager:

• Assist clients in developing goals oriented towards gaining self-sufficiency, parenting skills, finding permanent housing, etc.

• Provide on-site services and support, including provision of direct service to clients in areas such as money management, daily living skills, psycho-education, work readiness skills, etc., in order to be able to transition into permanent housing

• Provide transportation as needed to assist with child care, grocery shopping and other needs in the community.

• Support families personal outcomes to enhance quality of life

• Utilize an electronic health record (EHR) system to write clear and concise progress notes

• Ability to pass all Agency and program specific trainings

  Training:

• All employees are required to complete 10-15 trainings upon hire and on an ongoing basis.

• Trainings are a combination of in person, which require staff to commute to the main office in Raritan NJ, and remote, using Go To Meeting.

• All trainings are paid.

  So why should you apply...? For a full list of benefits, click here (https://www.alternativesinc.org/employment-benefits)

  We invite you to apply and become part of the Alternatives team and make a difference!

  Change Lives, Build Futures!

  Case Manager

  Part-Time

  Franklin House program

  4 shifts available :

  PT: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9am - 5pm

  PT: Tuesday, Thursday, 8am - 5pm & Sunday, 7am - 3pm

  PT: O/N Monday & Wednesday, 10pm - 8am

  PT: O/N Tuesday, Thursday, 10pm - 8am & Saturday, 10pm - 7am

  $16.00/hr

  BA & Experience Preferred

  Computer skills a must !

  Must possess valid NJ/NY/PA driver's license

  In order to be eligible for employment, applicant must not have more than 5 points on their driving record and no DUIs within the last 3 years.

  Alternatives, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.