Per Diem Case Worker - Homeless Outreach
Mental Health Association
- Newark, NJ
- Permanent
- Part-time
A minimum of two (2) years of college with a hundred and twenty (120) college credits, with an emphasis in Social Work, Psychology, or related human services, or three (3) years’ experience working in outreach and referral services to homeless individuals seeking shelter. Valid Driver’s license.Responsibilities
- Daily activity reports, daily sign-in sheets and daily encounter reports and provides all reports to the Program Monitor;
- Provide outreach services implementing strengths-based, person-centered services;
- Provide outreach, engagement, case management and skill-building services;
- Provide case management and ongoing linkage to community supports such as mental health treatment, medical treatment, alternate shelter, and other needed services;
- Promote the integration of physical and mental health;
- Assist individuals with utilizing all available community supports that best meet their needs;
- Observe homeless individuals for indication of major problems (e.g. alcohol or substance abuse, psychiatric disorder, physical disability, etc.) to determine services that best meet their needs;
- Obtain information from homeless individuals as to their past housing history, including previous permanent residences, to determine if consumer is chronically homeless;
- Assist in the process of placement, including the providing of transportation of homeless;
- Maintain and upgrade clerical and professional skills;
- Complete all required documentation in clinical files;
- Attend supervision meetings and agency staff meetings;
- Attend meetings with program partners and community providers to reach program objectives;
- Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regards to the direct service;
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
The Homeward Bound Project Program Coordinator#LFully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA M/F/M/V/DPowered by JazzHR