• Case Manager - Franklin House

    Alternatives, Inc. (Franklin, NJ)


    Franklin Township, NJ, USA | Direct Care | Hourly | 18.00 per hour | Part Time

     

    The Franklin House Transitional Housing Program provides housing for 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.

    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

    + 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

    + Experience working with the homeless population preferred

    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

    shift available :

    PT: Tuesday & Thursday, 8am - 5pm

     

    $18.00/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.