Assistant Case Manager

• Provide overall direction and coordination of programs for Clients assigned to the New Jersey Association on Correction. 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 case managers and the Program Supervisor, insure that each resident is rendered services and groups which are in accordance to industry evidence based standards, accreditation standards and contractual obligations.
• Insure that all client screenings, identification, management, and treatment of substance abuse problems are in accordance to our contract with the NJSPB and NJAC guidelines.
• Responsible for all of the duties of the Program Supervisor  when the Program Supervisor  is absent;
• Responsible for the efficient management of casework functions and supervision of casework staff;
• Responsible for monitoring resident parolees’ progress and making recommendations to the Case Manager, assigned NJSPB representative and the resident parolee whenever corrective measures are indicated; and
• 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.

• 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 daily shift-change meetings, staff and house meetings.
• Will rotate on-call responsibilities with other case management staff.
• Ensure the development and implementation of comprehensive service plans for clients  
• Assess and identify clients ’ strengths, Needs, Abilities and Preferences for each resident and monitor the creation of clear objectives and goals
• Monitor the tracking and documentation of resident progress in case notes weekly
• Meet all required internal and external standards and policies.
• Perform Accountability Duties:

• accounting for each resident in the facility and in the community on a “real time” basis;
• ensuring the safety and security of staff and clients  in the Facility;
• providing supervision and surveillance of the clients , staff and visitors as well as the facility perimeter;
• ensuring that contraband is not brought into the facility;
• conducting facility searches;
• conducting urine monitoring;
• monitoring entry and egress of all clients  and visitors.

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