Community Justice Specialist

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

As the Community Justice Specialist, you will work within a community-based treatment program located in Burlington County, NJ.

Schedule: Full-time; 40 hours; Tuesday-Saturday schedule - Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9a-5p; Tuesdays and Thursdays 1130a-8p; Additionally early morning, evenings and weekends as needed

Salary: $50,000/year

Competencies:

The potential employee will have the ability to assess and interpret information related to population; have knowledge of the symptoms of the disability/disorder and ability to recognize exacerbation of symptoms; have a general understanding of treatment needs; knowledge of available treatment resources and appropriate use; and population-specific communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist mental health diversion program participants in navigating the criminal justice system.
• Support participants in complying with court-ordered conditions and individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor participant engagement in treatment services
• Maintain regular contact with participants, including in-person and community-based meetings
• Provide evening and weekend availability to complement case management services and address gaps in service accessibility.
• Monitor medication compliance when medication is prescribed.
• Maintain regular contact with participants to promote engagement and stability.
• Engage with individuals in jail and other judicial facilities as needed
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings
• Cooperate with all investigations, internal and externally
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments of participants.
• Develop individualized service plans and updates as needed
• Provide direct service support including transportation, coordinating treatment team
• Maintain an individual's clinical record (electronically) that accurately reflects all service provided on a timely basis
• Complete Daily Activities in the Electronic Clinical Record
• Follow documentation standards based on state and program requirements
• Meet level of service and care guidelines identified by the contract and program
• Provide additional documentation required for clearance into other judicial facilities
• Work across multiple counties based on program need
• Collaborating with the Clinical Team, Judicial staff, and other stakeholders
• Travel throughout the state of New Jersey, and out of state travel in the tri-state area as needed
• Facilitate linkages to community-based resources within Burlington County and surrounding areas. meeting; filing applications for services; advocacy; escort to appointment; daily living skill remediation and money management and meets Agency and funding source standards
• Provide 24 hours/7 days a week on call crisis intervention on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending plans
• EXCELLENT time benefits
• Opportunity for personal and career growth
• Team oriented environment - we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.

• Valid driver's license in good standing.

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. All applicants when hired must submit to a drug screening, background check and fingerprinting.