Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties.

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Case Manager for our St. Rocco’s Family Shelter, located in Newark, NJ. St. Rocco’s is a 59-bed emergency shelter that ensures safety and builds stability in the lives of homeless women and their children.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 4pm – 8pm

Major Job Duties

• Complete intakes, assessments, admissions and discharges
• Develop & implement Family Service Plans and homeless prevention services
• Complete related documentation and progress reports.
• Develop and maintain compliance with HUD, County and DCA essential services standards and related policy and procedures.
• Maintain referrals and communication with County Coordinated Assessment Agency and Head Start and child care providers.
• Develop Housing & Service Plan and provide assistant and linkages in obtaining needed services and achieving the family's goals.
• Responsible for establishing a case record for each family including Service Plan, progress notes, monthly report, HMIS, and eligibility documents and all other required program documentation.
• Make and follow-up on appropriate referrals as well as provide advocacy for families.
• Conduct screening interviews for prospective program families and intake interviews for newly admitted families.
• Conduct ongoing supportive counseling sessions with families to continually assess needs and progress.
• Collaborate with other team members involved with specific families to provide continuity and consistent care.
• Facilitate groups to increase knowledge and provide support to families.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist in crisis situations.
• Attend trainings, staff meetings, program activities, represent the program at community/providers' meetings as determined by supervisory staff.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (in social work or related field preferred.
• 2-3 years experience working with the homeless population or related experience required.

To apply submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

Visit our website www.ccannj.com

In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture

CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees. CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.