Job Description
DAWN Center for Independent Living (DAWNcil) seeks a passionate and self-driven team member to provide case management and information and referral services to individuals with a variety of disabilities in Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties. Successful candidates must be able to multitask and quickly transition between job responsibilities and be flexible to unanticipated changes. A desire to learn and be creative is essential within this position. Job requires travel within Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties and candidates must have a dependable means of transportation.
The case manager will work closely with the consumer and their team to understand their current needs and challenges, as well as learn about their skills and interests. This information will be used to collaboratively develop an individualized plan to identify appropriate supports and services in the surrounding community. In addition, this position will provide information and referral, advocacy services, and supportive consultation to consumers within the agency.
Agency Description:
DAWN Center for Independent Living (DAWNcil) is a grassroots, consumer-driven and consumer-controlled nonprofit organization promoting self-direction in order to create, expand, and implement equal-access opportunities for people with disabilities. DAWNcil seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic, outgoing self-starter to work within that mission to provide care management, Information and Referral, and Advocacy services to individuals with disabilities residing in Northern NJ.
Benefits: Excellent medical benefits, access to group rates for optional vision, dental, and life insurance benefits, 401K retirement plan with matching when vested, generous PTO and additional sick time, professional and career development opportunities, company provided technology for work, energetic and collaborative working environment, supportive leadership team, and work which is impactful to the community.
Qualifications:
Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in a related health, human service, or education field;
At least 1 year of documented professional experience working with children, adults and/or families in a counseling, supporting, or case management role;
Knowledge of and support for the Independent Living Philosophy;
Ability to successfully relate to and communicate with people with disabilities, their families, other organizations, agencies, volunteers, and consumers;
Working knowledge of programs and services, benefits, entitlements and supports available to persons with disabilities, as needed;
Use innovative and critical thinking to assist consumers create high quality individualized plans where potential services and agencies are identified;
Collaborate and maintain relationships with various community and state partners to ensure familiarity and in-depth understanding of service options;
Strong team player willing to take direction, initiate business activities and work with management staff and peers;
Ability to work with minimal supervision to meet or exceed deadlines;
Possess strong and effective spoken and written communication skills;
Ability to organize work effectively, establish priorities and express self with a professional demeanor and presentation;
Ability to cope with moderate to high levels of stress;
Experience using Microsoft Office suite and ability to use other technology as per position requirements efficiently.
Possess a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance coverage, limits of at least $100,000 / $300,000.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and monitor Service Plans for consumers with Traumatic Brain Injuries.
Perform Case Management services for individuals with physical disabilities
Maintain ongoing communication with consumers on caseload to ensure established plan is current and the individual is appropriately connected to identified services.
Ability to maintain compliance with agency and state designated policy and procedures, as well as adherence to established deadlines and benchmarks.
Maintain accurate electronic and hard copy records for each consumer.
Attend outreach events to promote the work of the Center and gather information about community partners services.
Serve as a liaison between consumers, their families, and various state and county entities
Collaborate and maintain relationships with various community partners to ensure familiarity and in-depth understanding of service options.
Other tasks deemed essential to the success of the consumers and agency
DAWN Center for Independent Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary is commensurate with experience, range of $39,500 to $44,000.
Detailed cover letter and resume required for application to be complete. Resumes must be emailed to jobsdawn@dawncil.org or via fax to 973-625-1942. No phone calls please.