Case Manager - Nassau County Problem Solving Court Case Management & Recovery Support Services

EAC Network • Village of Hempstead, NY

1d • $32 - $32

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Case Manager! Are you passionate about supporting the Behavioral Health & Justice Involved Population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 80,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Case Manager to join the Nassau County Problem Solving Court Case Management & Recovery Support Services program. What drives the core purpose of this job: The Case Manager is responsible for court liaison, assessment, referral and monitoring of clients involved in the criminal justice system into appropriate treatment modalities, management of a caseload, and conducting cognitive behavioral interventions.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a helping profession and at least 2 years of prior experience working in intervention programs with criminal justice involved participants (educational equivalent will be considered).
• Knowledge of treatment programs and local criminal justice and health systems.
• 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.
• Conduct assessment interviews and arrange for client to be placed into the appropriate treatment program.
• Investigate and arrange client service plans.
• Complete follow up paperwork and maintain complete client records and have them available for inspection by Supervision at any time.
• Prepare and present written status reports to the criminal justice system in a timely manner regarding client's progress.
• Investigate and arrange supportive services for clients.
• Maintain a caseload of substance abusing offenders.
• Make site visits to treatment agencies assigned to caseload as needed.
• Conduct drug testing on clients of the Program.
• Conduct cognitive behavioral interventions.
• 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 one year, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.
• Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.
• EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

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