Senior Case Manager Position Available In Essex, New Jersey

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Senior Case Manager About Us La Casa de Don Pedro, Inc. (LCDP) was founded in 1972 by a group of local activists seeking to establish educational and charitable programs to meet the needs of Newark’s Puerto Rican community. Named in honor of Don Pedro Albizu Campos, LCDP has since evolved to become the largest Latinx- led organization in the state of New Jersey, serving 50,000 Newark and Essex County residents annually under three central pillars: Early Childhood (Prenatal, Early Head Start, Head Start, and Pre- K); Healthy Homes (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Weatherization, Lead Remediation/Abatement); and Community Empowerment (Women & Family Center, Immigration, Workforce Readiness, Youth Enrichment, Housing & Home Ownership Support, and Community Organizing). For more information, please visit www.lacasadedonpedro.org Who we Seek LCDP is seeking a Senior Case Manager who will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating comprehensive social work services to clients with complex needs. This role includes conducting assessments, developing care plans, and facilitating referrals to partners and community agencies. This role will report to the Program Director of the Immigrant Resource Collaborative. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical judgment, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of trauma- informed and culturally competent care. This role requires expertise in navigating immigration-related systems, and a strong commitment to social justice. As a key member of the Immigrant Resource Collaborative team, the Senior Case Manager will play a critical leadership role in delivering direct services and supporting the Program Director focused on immigrant populations

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct client assessments and develop individualized services.
• Provide intensive case management, advocacy, and crisis intervention services.
• Collaborate with community partners, health care providers, and support networks.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to program development.
• Develop and implement individualized service and safety plans that address legal, medical, housing, mental health, and employment needs.
• Collaborate with immigration attorneys, community-based organizations, and public agencies to coordinate support services.
• Facilitate access to culturally and linguistically appropriate resources.
• Assist with program development and evaluation to improve services and outcomes for immigrant clients.

Educational, Required Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of case management or clinical social work experience.
• Strong knowledge of local social service systems and community resources.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations and in high-stress environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and advocacy skills.
• Fluency in written and verbal in Spanish is required
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license, safe driving record, and vehicle availability are required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs or ladders if necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation, Schedule, and Other Information:

• Employment type: Full-Time
• FLSA status: Exempt
• SOC code: 21-1000
• Reports to: Program Director, Immigrant Resource Collaborative

• Schedule:

  Monday – Friday; 9:00am to 5:00pm. Ability to work evenings, weekends and when necessary to attend community meetings and events.

• Compensation:

  Annual salary of $60,000

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Fringe Benefits:

Health, employee assistance program, Teladoc, vision, dental, paid time off, paid sick leave, life insurance and 401k retirement plan offered.