Case Manager- Suffolk Community Guardianship

EAC Network • Brentwood, NY

6d • $27 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager for Nassau Adult Guardianship is responsible for all aspects, including personal needs and/or property management of home-based intervention services and case management for incapacitated adults in the Community Guardianship Program. 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 the Community Guardianship Program.

Requirements

• Must be proficient in office and computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, Calendar program, and e-mail and/or database software skills necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to motivate clients.
• Must have access to automobile and possess valid NY State Driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in social or behavioral sciences preferred.
• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Within 72 business hours of assignment, contact the relevant parties to begin the fact finding process and begin developing a service plan, consisting of social, administrative, fiscal, and legal services for Guardianship clients.
• Provide case management support including home visits, telephone reassurance, advocacy and encouragement for clients struggling with problems such as substance abuse, mental illness, housing and finances.
• Transport and escort clients in own vehicle if necessary to and from appointments when needed to obtain emergency resources or to complete applications.
• Participate in case conferencing for case review and decision-making.
• Maintain up-to-date progress notes on all assigned cases.
• Communicate with judges, referees, lawyers, and DSS caseworkers regarding program participants as well as presenting to community referral sources.
• Complete and submit Initial Report, Interim Reports, Annual Reports and court updates for clients.
• Provide progress notes to finance department for billing.
• Develop measurement strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs.
• Perform all other relevant duties as assigned by Supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration.

Benefits

• Supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth.
• Equity, justice, and belonging fostered in the workplace.
• Flexible and hybrid schedules.
• Generous PTO policy.
• Summer Fridays.
• Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna in 2024 and 2025.
• 401(k) plan.
• 3% employer contribution to 401(k) after one year of service for full-time employees.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

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