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Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come! As a DDMI Housing Counselor, you will work in a supportive housing setting in Lumberton, Burlington County, NJ. Bring care directly to those who need it most. Your work happens in the community, providing hands-on support in real-life settings to help individuals maintain stability, independence, and connection to resources.

Schedule:

Full-time; Tuesday-Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm with one night per week 11:00am- 7:30pm

Pay:

$22.20/hr.

Responsibilities:

Market the services of the program by attending local and State meetings Monitor the Level of Service needed to meet the annual goals Perform outreach, engagement and assessment to enroll consumers in program services Maintain knowledge of each consumer and share knowledge with other team members through active participation in team meetings, regular review of consumer's case record to ensure optimal responsiveness by staff to client's changing needs, consult with other staff regarding treatment plan, and regular progress updates to other staff concerning work performed on consumer's behalf Assist client in finding, selecting and furnishing affordable housing of their choice and complete all necessary subsidiary documentation; ensure documentation is provided to DMHAS and other funding sources Assist residents in understanding their rights and responsibilities under a tenant lease arrangement and mange disputes with other residents or landlords Assess with clients strengths and skill deficits related to independent living; assisting clients in acquiring needed skills before and after placement in their new homes Assist and link clients in learning about their neighborhoods (banks, stores, transportation, recreational opportunities and other community supports) Provide supportive counseling and assist consumers in problem solving Collaborate with consumers, family members and other providers to develop service plans Transport consumers and teach them how to take public transportation Provide services including but not limited to psycho-education and support, symptom assessment and management, family/significant other education and support, consumer advocacy and activities of daily living Provide crisis intervention as needed Provide therapeutic rehabilitative skill development

Benefits:

Competitive salary Medical and dental insurance Vision plan Retirement plan Flexible spending plan

EXCELLENT

time benefits Opportunity for personal and career growth Team oriented environment - we practice the FISH!

Philosophy Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or other "Helping Profession"; Experience in the mental health field preferred. Valid Driver's License required. All positions require a valid driver's license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.