Manager, Program Management jobs in Trenton, NJ

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude but are not limited to:

• Interview program participants.
• Develop relationships with participants.
• Provide Discharge Plans for HIV/AIDS incarcerated participants in State Prison and halfway houses.
• Conduct orientations in State Prisons, Halfway House and other facilities about our program and HIV/AIDS.
• Provide casework and counseling referral to participants.
• Participate in staff meetings and in the screening process for prospective residents.
• Prepare and maintain client records including social histories, chronological reports, case summaries and other information as needed.
• Provide Health Education for Program participants
• Medical Housing
• Whenever appropriate, meet with the families of clients and provide referrals.
• Provide appropriate advocacy and referrals for clients seeking housing, legal advice, etc., while encouraging and facilitating client’s independent action.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all activities and submit weekly reports to supervisory staff
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate orally in the English language or other language as may be specified, with clients, agencies, the public and in group and face-to-face, one-on-one settings.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees, clients, and the public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited information exists.
• The employee in this position is often required to lift up to 25lbs., stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, use fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, must have use of an insured vehicle, and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Successful background, driving record, and criminal record clearances required at hire and/or at random in the future.
• Employment, educational and credentialing validation also required at hire.
• Department of Corrections (DOC) Clearance.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited information exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule formats.

Computer/TYPING Skills:

Strong computer skills including Windows and Microsoft Office Suite. Must demonstrate Basic Knowledge of Computer interface such as Modems, routers, and Printers. Should be capable of basic trouble shooting techniques.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ASSOCIATION PHILOSOPHY:

All Association employees must be committed to the New Jersey Association on Correction’s philosophy:

To promote social justice and human dignity in the policies and institutions which govern offenders and victims of crime through educational, legislative and rehabilitative programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Trenton, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person