What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Mental Health Association of Monmouth County?
The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County seeks a dedicated and compassionate Case Manager for its Housing Navigation Program. This role focuses on direct engagement with individuals and families experiencing homelessness, supporting their housing search, and connecting them with resources to transition to stable, permanent housing.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, identifying barriers to housing and assisting with placement into permanent housing.
- Manage a caseload of assigned consumers, ensuring consistent support.
- Conduct housing searches, assist with application processes, and develop stabilization plans tailored to consumer needs.
- Complete and maintain timely documentation in consumer files and the New Jersey Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
- Build and maintain rapport with consumers through regular contact, both in-office and in the community.
- Assess consumer needs and provide referrals and linkages to community services and supports.
- Attend peer supervision and staff meetings.
- Collaborate with program partners and community providers to enhance service delivery.
Skills:
- Ability to assess clinical needs and interpret consumer information effectively.
- Strong crisis intervention skills, with the capacity to address emergencies as needed.
- Excellent engagement and rapport-building abilities.
- Knowledge of mental health and substance use issues, with the ability to educate consumers.
- Proficiency in networking with community resources and supports.
- Strong organizational skills to develop and implement housing stabilization plans.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Safe and responsible driving habits, adhering to NJMVC report guidelines.
- Awareness of clinical resources and the means to access them.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or a related field, with 2 years of relevant experience.
- Candidates with an associate degree and significant experience or relevant lived experience may also be considered.
About the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County
Established in 1950, the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) affiliate of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey and the national nonprofit Mental Health America, dedicated to advancing mental health care and eliminating mental health discrimination. With over 15 free programs and services, we prioritize prevention, early intervention, and integrated care, working toward a society where all individuals are treated with dignity and have the opportunity to thrive, free from stigma and prejudice.
Our mission is to promote mental health as a critical component of overall wellness. We provide prevention services for all, offer early identification and intervention for those at risk, and deliver integrated care and treatment to those in need—with recovery as the goal.