Middlesex County Resource Center (MCRC):
Serves as a walk-in program for low-income individuals, the homeless, and former offenders in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The MCRC Case managers additionally provide discharge planning services to individuals incarcerated at the Middlesex County Jail.
The overall goals of Middlesex County Resource Center are to:
- Support low-income individuals with preparation for crime-free and responsible roles within the community through helping them meet immediate needs while establishing longer-term goals.
- Provide linkages within the community to enhance their ability to be self-sufficient in a safe living environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
The successful candidate shall report to the Program Manager. The responsibilities are ensuring clients receive appropriate services based on assessed need, and supports the overall service component of the program, ensuring the provision of treatment programs.
- Provide overall direction and coordination of programs for Clients assigned to the New Jersey Association on Correction at Middlesex County Resource Center. Provide service delivery in accordance with established policies and procedures established by NJAC. Provide periodic reports and coordination with other staff throughout NJAC.
- In conjunction with the program manager, ensure that each resident is rendered services and groups which are in accordance with industry evidence-based standards, CARF accreditation standards, and contractual obligations.
- Ensure that all client screenings, identification, management, and treatment of substance abuse problems are in accordance with our contract with all funders and NJAC guidelines.
- Responsible for the efficient management of casework functions.
- Responsible for monitoring the methodologies and procedures governing casework documentation and for ensuring that resident parolees are working in compliance with their individualized service plans.
Primary case management duties include:
- Individual and group case management, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, approve authorized outings into the community and assign accountability levels, Urine testing as needed, assessment and individual service planning, monthly behavioral evaluations, monthly discharge planning reports, weekly case presentations, conducting interventions, giving individual/group lectures and didactic presentations, facilitating community meetings, participating in multidisciplinary case conferences and service plan reviews, developing aftercare service plans, and all required documentation.
- Other areas of focus may include safety, Alumni Services, Family Services, Smoke Cessation, Orientation, and HIV Services. Will participate in meetings.
- Ensure the development and implementation of comprehensive service plans for residents.
- Assess and identify residents’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences for each resident and monitor the creation of clear objectives and goals.
- Monitor the tracking and documentation of client progress in case notes weekly.
- Meet all required internal and external standards and policies.
- Perform Accountability Duties:
- Accounting for each client in the program on a “real-time” basis;
- Providing supervision and surveillance of all staff and visitors as well as the facility perimeter;
- Monitoring entry and egress of all clients and visitors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate must be successfully cleared by NJSPB and NJAC prior to employment commencement. In addition, they are required to have practical skills in communication, counseling processes, and resource development. Additional job-related skills include: working with addictive personalities; a basic understanding of human behavior; and utilizing group dynamics to address special needs populations. Effective written and verbal communication skills and an ability to interact appropriately with clientele is important. A thorough working knowledge of social learning theory, cognitive-behavioral intervention and approaches, assessment and evaluation, willingness to work flexible hours, which may include weekends and evenings, and demonstrated competencies in training, group interaction, and mentoring is required.
The employee in this position may be required to lift up to 25lbs, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, use fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Individuals must be physically capable of operating vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, must have use of an insured vehicle, and have a satisfactory driving record. Successful background, driving record, and criminal record clearances required at hire and/or at random in the future. Employment, educational, and credentialing validation also required at hire.
Education/Experience:
A Baccalaureate Degree and one year of experience in social sciences or a related field preferred. The ideal candidate will be well organized and have strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Computer/TYPING Skills:
Strong computer skills including Windows, Microsoft Office, and Agency MIS system.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no personnel supervisory responsibilities.
ASSOCIATION PHILOSOPHY:
All Association employees must be committed to the New Jersey Association on Correction’s philosophy of Helping People With A Past, Build a Future, as well as to our mission: To promote social justice and human dignity in the policies and institutions which govern offenders and victims of crime through educational, legislative and rehabilitative programs.
The New Jersey Association on Correction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political affiliation or group membership, physical handicap, age, marital status, sexual orientation, prior involvement in the criminal justice system, off the job lawful activities or physical appearance.
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