Hyacinth Foundation A New Jersey·Jersey City, New Jersey
The primary duty involves providing Harm Reduction specific community case management and referral services in Hudson County, including conducting outreach and education presentations to high-risk populations. This role also requires developing individualized assessments, service plans, and maintaining accurate client records and reports.
Provide brief and concise statement explaining the main purpose for the existence of this position. Provide a brief summary of the role. · Under the supervision of the HRC, performs duties relating to Harm Reduction specific community case management and referral services as needed. Major
In order of importance, briefly describe, in sentence form, the essential functions/major responsibilities of this position (principal duties and responsibilities of the position) Typically, job descriptions should contain no more than seven or eight major responsibilities ranked in order of highest percentage of time to least. Approximate Percentage of Time
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities 70%
Client Services · Provide HRC Case Management in Hudson County · Conduct Community outreach, provider education and client recruitment of, high risk negative clients, newly diagnosed and out of care clients in North Hudson · Conduct education presentations about Harm Reduction to providers throughout Hudson County · Develop available resources in Hudson County · Develop clients’ individualized assessments and service plans. · Refer clients to medical care, substance use treatment and other supportive service needs 15%
Reporting /Monitoring § Establish, maintain and update client case records using approved agency forms and procedures. Ensure confidentiality of all records. § Prepare monthly reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures. § Maintain and update client information in required reporting sysem 10%
Hyacinth representation/advocacy § Attend and participate in staff meetings and supervisory conferences § Maintain working relationships with other community providers § Observe established administrative procedures. § Provide written reports and maintain statistics as required § Represent the agency at community events, meeting and conferences § Attend and participate in staff training opportunities. § Adhere to Hyacinth policies and procedures including client confidentiality provisions 5%
Training and certifications · Attend required opioid and harm reduction meetings 100%
Required Qualifications Consider and identify qualifications potential applicants must possess in order to be considered for the position. Basic Qualifications must be clearly stated, objective and relevant to this position. Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree Other: None Required Years of Related Experience: 1-3 years · Social services/community services Required
(Include any required computer skills, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.) · Active listening skills · Familiarity with trauma informed care approach · Knowledge of available services and community resources in North Hudson · Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) People Management Experience: Indicate whether supervisor/people management experience is required. Supervisory experience is not required.
Required Years of People Management Experience: N/A
Consider and identify qualifications that are not required to perform the job but would be extremely helpful to performing the job. Preferred Minimum Education: § Bachelor's degree and one-year previous office experience. § A candidate who has no degree but seems exceptionally suitable will be considered if he/she can demonstrate additional years of relevant office systems experience.
Market context
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