WFNJ Social Services Counselor / Case Manager / Counselor

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay rate: $22.00/Hr. on W2
United States, New Jersey, Newton
Mar 06, 2025
Job Title: WFNJ Social Services Counselor / Case Manager / Counselor Location: Newton, NJ 07860 Duration : 03+ Months (Possible Extension) Pay rate: $22.00/Hr. on W2 without benefits. Work hours: 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST; Monday through Friday Job Description: Provide client service support to WFNJ participants (General Assistance/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) in accordance with WFNJ rules and regulations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following activities: Conduct client intake, determine work readiness of clients through assessment and evaluation. Provide assistance to clients through the development of an Individual Responsibility Plan (IRP), Comprehensive Social Assessment (CSA), and other critical documents for client review and signature. Ensure that clients have the appropriate and required mix of activities to meet WFNJ work requirements. Refer to work activities and determine the need for other supportive services. Provide career and employment counseling. Document pertinent information on client progress in counselor notes. Maintain confidential, thorough, documented files on clients. Process timesheets. Follow-up and monitor client participation in required work activities. Coordinate with One-Stop Career Center, Social Services staff, and other community agencies and WFNJ service providers. Recommend sanctioning action for clients not in compliance with WFNJ required activities. Attend Fair Hearings as required. Represent Employment and Training Services at meetings and other functions. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications: College degree / social services or equivalent. Previous social / human services experience. Knowledge of technology and software proficiency. Demonstrated experience in PC Office software. Familiarity with WFNJ and One-Stop Career Center Programs, systems, and services. Additional Requirements: Excellent analytical skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work in an ever-changing environment.