Case Manager - Franklin House - Alternatives Inc.

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

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

3 shifts available :

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

$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.

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