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The Care Coordinator for the Diversion Program plays a vital role in coordinating services for justice-involved individuals with behavioral health needs. This position is responsible for engaging participants, developing individualized service plans, and ensuring timely linkage to mental health, substance use, medical, housing, and social support services. The Care Coordinator acts as a liaison between clients, the treatment team, legal entities (e.g., probation, public defenders), and community providers to support compliance with Diversion mandates and promote long-term recovery and stability. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive needs assessments, maintaining regular contact with participants, tracking progress toward goals, and ensuring care coordination is aligned with program and legal requirements. The Care Coordinator also participates in court proceedings as needed, advocates for client needs, and monitors program metrics to support quality improvement...

Kairos House is a short-term residential program located in Burlington County that offers a safe, therapeutic option for those who are at risk of hospitalization due to exacerbation of their mental illness; or for those who need further stabilization and/or a transition period following an inpatient stay. Services include case management, treatment, housing assistance, wellness groups and life skills training. The Support Specialist provides mental health services to adults who have a chronic mental illness in a respite setting. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. Provides direct supervision of the consumers residing in the residential setting. Provides crisis intervention as needed. Collaborates with community resources to link consumers to appropriate mental health and substance abuse providers. Provides social skills groups related to the consumer’s individual needs. Transports consumers...

Kairos House is a short-term residential program located in Burlington County that offers a safe, therapeutic option for those who are at risk of hospitalization due to exacerbation of their mental illness; or for those who need further stabilization and/or a transition period following an inpatient stay. Services include case management, treatment, housing assistance, wellness groups and life skills training. The Support Specialist provides mental health services to adults who have a chronic mental illness in a respite setting. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. Provides direct supervision of the consumers residing in the residential setting. Provides crisis intervention as needed. Collaborates with community resources to link consumers to appropriate mental health and substance abuse providers. Provides social skills groups related to the consumer’s individual needs. Transports consumers...