Case Manager - Bronx TASC

EAC Network • New York, NY

122d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Join EAC Network as a Case Manager for our Bronx TASC program. Are you passionate about supporting various populations and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Case Manager to join our Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC) program in the Bronx.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a helping profession required.
• At least 2 years of prior experience working in intervention programs with criminal justice involved participants.
• Experience conducting health education groups and or cognitive behavioral interventions preferred.
• Knowledge of treatment programs and local criminal justice and health systems preferred.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work cooperatively with treatment and criminal justice systems.
• Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison to the Courts.
• Provide screening services for the more routine and less complex cases within the judicial system for clients involved with alcohol or drug abuse and/or who present evidence of mental illness in order to ascertain appropriate treatment as an alternative to incarceration.
• Under supervision, follows and implements a comprehensive screening to effectuate referrals to a mental health, drug abuse, or alcoholism facility and accompanies and/or arranges transportation for clients to the appropriate facility when necessary.
• Assist clients in applying for and receiving public and private benefits.
• Maintain case documentation available for review by supervision at any time, i.e. client records, including progress notes and all other relevant information to assist clients and to comply with program requirements.
• Maintain a caseload of clients and monitor their participation in the treatment program through case management appointments, reviewing progress reports, and conferencing cases with treatment personnel.
• Prepare and present written and oral status reports to the criminal justice system in a timely manner regarding client's progress.
• Investigate and recommend supportive services for clients.
• Conduct drug testing on clients of the Program as needed.
• Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401K with a 3% match after anniversary.
• 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year.
• 14 Paid holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness benefits.
• PlumBenefits.
• Verizon wireless discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree