The full-time Reentry Case Manager is the primary point of contact for all enrolled NJLEAD participants, managing a caseload of 8–12 individuals simultaneously. Responsibilities include: participant intake and individualized assessment; development and ongoing review of individualized service plans; a minimum of two structured contacts per week with each participant; housing placement identification, coordination, and monitoring; employment and employer outreach; attendance at all NJDOC monthly meetings and reentry events at facilities and RCRPs; contemporaneous documentation of all participant contacts in Monday.com and on official NJLEAD Contact Sheets within 24 hours; and monthly programmatic report preparation. The $55,000 annual rate is commensurate with experienced reentry case management professionals in the Newark market and reflects 100% allocation to the NJLEAD initiative.
The part-time Reentry Support Specialist provides supplemental case management coverage, conducts participant intake screenings, assists with housing placement coordination, accompanies participants to appointments and service access, and supports the full-time Case Manager during high-demand periods. The $25,000 rate reflects approximately 20 hours per week of direct service engagement, at a rate commensurate with experience and consistent with part-time case management personnel in the Newark area. Per NJDOC guidance, part-time staff working 100% on NJLEAD do not receive fringe benefits.
Team Resurrection Inc. engages all personnel as independent contractors (1099). This is an intentional organizational model, not a compliance gap. All contractors have written service agreements that explicitly require: compliance with all NJDOC documentation and reporting standards; attendance at all required NJDOC meetings and events; direct supervisor accountability through Director of Re-Entry Services Kenneth Wilson and Program and Grants Manager Rebecca Mohr, LSW; and weekly time and service documentation reviewed by the Program and Grants Manager. The 1099 model is a fiscal strength for NJLEAD: $0 in fringe benefit overhead means that 100% of the $80,000 personnel allocation represents direct service delivery capacity, and more than 50% of the total grant budget is directed to housing, counseling, employment, and participant support services.
No fringe benefits are budgeted. All personnel engaged under this award are independent contractors (1099). Per NJDOC regulations, fringe benefits apply only to full-time W-2 employees. The savings from the 1099 model are redirected entirely to the Housing Assistance and Fresh Start line (D6), which at $92,750 represents the core of TRI’s housing-first program design.
Two smartphones (one per case manager) enabling field-based participant contact, crisis accessibility beyond scheduled office hours, and mobile completion of Monday.com documentation. Includes annual service plans.
Two laptop computers for case managers to access Monday.com, complete NJLEAD contact documentation, participate in NJDOC virtual meetings and training, and prepare monthly and quarterly reports. Includes case management software access and virtual meeting platform subscriptions.
For printing participant documents, scanning completed NJLEAD Contact Sheets for monthly email submission to NJDOC, and maintaining required physical participant files.
Licensed trauma-informed counseling contracted with a vetted clinical provider in Newark. Services include individual counseling sessions and facilitated group sessions addressing trauma, substance use, mental health maintenance, and the psychological dimensions of reintegration. Per NJDOC Q&A guidance, counseling services may be outsourced to licensed providers. Budget supports approximately 24 group sessions and up to 48 individual sessions distributed across all enrolled participants for the program year.
GED examination registration fees and study materials; community college enrollment application fees and initial tuition assistance; online learning platform subscriptions; and costs for professional certifications that expand employment eligibility. Serves participants who lack a high school credential or post-secondary credential as a foundation for stable employment.
Job readiness workshops facilitated by the case manager and contracted employment specialists; professional resume development and printing; interview coaching and mock interview sessions; professional attire assistance for interviews and initial employment; fees for occupational skills certifications (OSHA 10, food handler, forklift operator, security guard license) that open employment pathways in Newark’s labor market.
Facilitated family meetings at TRI’s office or a neutral location; professional mediation services for strained family relationships; transportation assistance for participants and family members to attend meetings; costs associated with supervised visitation where minor children are involved. Family reconnection is a documented protective factor for long-term housing stability and recidivism reduction.
Food security needs are addressed through TRI’s existing USDA Summer Food Program infrastructure and partnerships with Newark-area food resource providers, at no additional cost to this grant. No food or beverage expenditures are charged to the NJLEAD award.
This line funds the core of TRI’s housing-first program design across three components:
The Housing Assistance line represents the most direct investment in stable, long-term reintegration outcomes. Research consistently identifies stable housing as the single most powerful predictor of successful reintegration and recidivism reduction.
Monthly NJ Transit bus passes for all enrolled participants throughout their active program enrollment, enabling access to employment sites, service appointments, NJDOC check-ins, counseling sessions, and educational programs. Budget: 10 participants × $89/month (NJ Transit monthly bus pass) × 9 months = $8,010, rounded to $8,000.
Indirect costs are calculated at 14.8% of total direct costs ($217,750 × 0.148 = $32,226, rounded to $32,250), which does not exceed the maximum 15% allowed under NJDOC guidelines. Indirect costs cover:
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| A. Personnel (2 positions, 1099 contractors) | $80,000 |
| B. Fringe Benefits (1099 model — no fringe) | $0 |
| C. Program Implementation (phones, laptops, printer) | $5,000 |
| D. Services Gap Funding (counseling, housing, employment, transport) | $132,750 |
| Total Direct Costs | $217,750 |
| E. Indirect Costs (14.8% of direct costs) | $32,250 |
| TOTAL GRANT REQUEST | $250,000 |
Submitted by: Mary “Malika” McCall, Executive Director
Team Resurrection Inc. | 172 16th Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 | (973) 991-3594