Position Details

Case Manager - HOPE (4930)

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POSITION SUMMARY:

HOPE provides transitional housing and support services to survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Trafficking in Camden, Cumberland, and Gloucester Counties.  The Case Manager is responsible for victim services, including case management, advocacy, and crisis-intervention for victims and survivors residing in the HOPE apartments.  The Case Manager reports directly to the Program Director. 


Location: Gloucester County, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

The Case Manager (CM) will coordinate childcare assistance and maintain weekly contact with each client. This position will assist clients in setting realistic short and long-term goals and evaluating progress towards those goals. Individual case management meetings will focus on safety planning, helping clients secure and maintain permanent housing, and helping clients attain their education and employment goals. The CM will assist clients in applying for various assistance programs and make referrals to other community resources, as needed and will conduct or coordinate educational seminars to help clients acquire life skills needed to become self-sufficient, such as resume building, parenting, nutrition, organization skills, and time management.


Duties:

  • Accept referrals through safe house and other service providers.

  • Interview potential HOPE clients

  • Provide 6-24 months of housing

  • Conduct assessments, identifying needs, housing stability plan, budget plan & set goals - service plan.

  • Assist with job search, housing, education - PIT, safety planning, career opportunities

  • Conduct meetings, seminars, & trainings

  • Individual & group counseling

  • Attend PIT workshops and all trainings

  • Maintain files 

  • Complete reports as required 

  • Complete all grant requirements

  • Accompaniment services

  • Assist with transportation and securing childcare

  • Identify safety concerns & review safety precautions

  • Maintain security & surveillance equipment

  • Assist with on call rotation 

  • Duties related to the success of the program including office duties including hotel/housing


REQUIREMENTS: 

The Case Manager must successfully complete the 60 hour New Jersey State Confidential Sexual Violence Advocacy Training and Domestic Violence Response Team training provided by Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV).  The Case Manager must have experience working with people, especially on a one-to-one basis, and demonstrated sensitivity toward the needs of victims.  Effective verbal and written communication skills and public speaking is required.  A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Human Services related field is mandatory.  Work experience may substitute for education on a year-to-year basis.


Benefits:

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

  • Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday

  • 401k Plan

  • Medical insurance plan options

  • Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Prescription Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Health & Wellness Activities

  • Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

  • Opportunity for advancement

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