CASE MANAGER/FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Family Service League Inc. • Brentwood, NY

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About The Position

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Case Manager for the Home Base program in Bay Shore. The Case Manager will be responsible for direct service to the target populations for the identified program, completing program documentation as necessary and tracking program milestones and outcomes. The Case Manager will work in accordance with OMH, DSS and FSL parameters.  The Case Manager will document all client interactions, act as part of an interdisciplinary team as necessary, meet youth/families individual needs and be well informed about community resources.  The Case Manager will participate in an agency-wide System of Care and other collaborative projects both within FSL and in partnership with entities outside of the agency. Travel is required. This is a Suffolk County based program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of experience working in human services required.
• Must possess the ability to work with diverse populations as well as engage both youth and parents in service delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.
• Candidate must have knowledge of community resources, possess sound judgement, be reliable, flexible and can multitask.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Case Manager will conduct linkage, coordination, advocacy, and mentoring.
• Provide anger management and parenting skills to youth and their families.
• Focus services on goal achievement surrounding the factors that contributed to the youth’s involvement with mental health services.
• The Case Manager will provide case management services to youth in the program.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing to facilitate change.
• The Case Manager will carry a caseload of 14 youth that are visited weekly.
• Refer clients as needed for skill building services and work collaboratively with the skill builder to achieve client goals.
• Conduct home visits throughout Suffolk County.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED