Bronx County Reentry Taskforce Case Manager
About The Position
The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) funds the County Re-entry Task Force (CRTF) initiative to provide re-entry services to individuals released from prison and supervised by the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). CRTFs prioritize individuals assessed as moderate to high risk of recidivism and help them to address their stabilization and criminogenic needs to support successful re-entry and reintegration into the community. CRTFs collaborate with DOCCS and community service providers and focus on stabilization needs, service coordination and the provision of evidence-based cognitive behavioral interventions and/or employment readiness programs. Under the Bronx County Reentry Taskforce (BCRTF), the Case Manager will be responsible for conducting screenings, assessments, and providing counseling sessions; developing treatment plans; making referrals internally and externally; facilitating Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) groups; and monitoring and reporting to BCRTF stakeholders on client progress.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED/HSE required
- Experience and commitment to working with criminal justice involved mandated participants
- Strong Microsoft Office and database entry skills
- Strong assessment and engagement skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Relevant personal experience is a plus
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher desired
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake interviews and needs assessments for clients
- Perform general Counseling/Case Management duties, including holding weekly individual sessions with clients, making referrals to community-based resources, and developing client schedules, and client centered treatment plans
- Assist clients in identifying and prioritizing needs
- Provide referrals to ensure all participants’ concrete needs are addressed
- Provide crisis intervention when needed in collaboration with supervisor
- Facilitate CBI groups
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry of all client information into the agency’s database
- Provide accurate and timely data and information to be included in BCRTF reports
- Monitor participants attendance and compliance with mandate requirements
- Conduct toxicology for clients as needed
- Advocate for individual client services
- Lead case conferences for optimum collaboration among internal programs and external agencies
- Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations
- Develop and maintain relationships with all BCRTF stakeholder including parole, the District Attorney’s Office and others
- Attend and participate in all necessary BCRTF meetings, conferences, and trainings
- Conduct weekly chart audits
- Engage in ongoing professional development
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
