Case Coordinator

Center for Alternative•New York, NY

1d•$56,000 - $56,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CASES is seeking a Case Coordinator to join their Nathaniel Community Success (NCS) team, an alternative-to-incarceration program serving individuals with mental illness and substance use problems in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide individualized case management, link participants to essential services, and offer court-ordered supervision. The goal of the program is to help participants achieve and maintain recovery while reducing criminal recidivism. The ideal candidate is a passionate individual committed to social justice, evidence-based practices, and recovery-oriented services who wants to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals impacted by the criminal legal system.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and involvement in the criminal justice system
At least one year of experience conducting group sessions using evidence-based practice
Experience understanding various models and theories pertaining to treatment of mental illness and substance use
Willingness to learn and adopt evidence-based principles to reduce recidivism risks
Extensive knowledge of community treatment, support services, and resources
Highly organized and self-motivated

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish

Responsibilities

Collaborate with NCS colleagues to collectively manage the team case load
Provide in-person services in the program office, as well as in the community, with the location of service delivery determined by participant need
Conduct onsite program groups according to training and competence to engage participants in onsite services
Provide intensive case management services by communicating with community treatment providers, conducting site visits, and attending case conferences to engage and support participants in community treatment
Assess participants’ immediate needs, legal circumstances, and engagement needs
Use Motivational Interviewing to identify risk factors for criminal recidivism, inform participant of risk factors, and identify community resources to support participant to reduce dynamic risk factors and address needs
Act as advocate and liaison for participants in securing access to community services, housing, income support, and natural supports such as self-help
Complete charting using database following program standards and timelines
Involve family, significant others, and participant-identified collateral contacts in service provision
Collaborate with team members to provide coverage for after-hours reporting schedule to support participants engaged in employment, vocational training, and education services
Provide culturally competent services in accordance with CASES policies and practice
Develop and maintain strategic alliances with community providers
Any other duties as required by the Team Leader, Director, and Senior Director