Case Worker Aide

at  Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking Full Time Case Worker Aides for our Mobile Response and Stabilization Services Program located in Jersey City, NJ.

REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires all of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work related field
• Valid Driver’s license

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

THE MOBILE RESPONSE/CRISIS INTERVENTION WORKER SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING ABILITIES:

• Understands the developmental needs of youth, the special needs of the population being served and has at minimum, an understanding of crisis deescalation, conflict resolution and behavior management techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational and self management skills.
• Can effectively and professionally work in a fast paced environment and high stress/crisis situations; can work in a focused and professional manner in community based and home based settings; knowledge of community resources and ability to expand that network; good interpersonal skills and judgment; ability to prioritize requirements of position and complete on time.
• Ability to effectively work with referral source, community partners, and informal and formal supports in the child/family’s life.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times whether in the office or in the field. Knowledge of Hudson County is preferred but not required.
• Ability to conduct community interventions within a one-hour travel area and ability to manage high stress situations are critical.
• Ability to identify, plan for, and respond to potentially unsafe situations with good judgment and professionalism.

• The Case Worker Aide provides in-home and community-based crisis de-escalation and intervention.
• He or she also provides stabilization and case management services to families and children when a child is experiencing an escalating behavioral and/or emotional issue.
• The length of service ranges from a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours and up to eight (8) weeks thereafter.
• All service interventions and supports are determined according to the families’ individualized service needs completed by the Case Worker or Clinician.
• The Case Worker Aide is also assisting the Case Worker or Clinician during the time of discharge/transition with services to include referral and linkages to services and supports appropriate to the level of need of the child/family.
• Calls are received through a centralized screening entity that determines the need for MRSS services.
• Once calls are received and information documented, the Case Worker Aid must respond to the call within one hour, as a second person.
• The program provides services 24/7/365 days a year, within one hour of the referrals received