Case Manager - Sanctions Intervention Program

EAC Network•Deer Park, NY

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency, is seeking a dedicated full-time Case Manager for its Sanctions Intervention Project. This role involves supporting youth and families by interviewing individuals on sanction status with the Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS), collecting and compiling data, and making referrals to relevant services. The agency serves over 79,000 people through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED educational equivalent.
Minimum of one year of work experience in human services required.
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.
Access to automobile and possess New York State valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

A degree in social or behavioral sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct interviews of DSS-sanctioned clients.
Complete assessments on clients.
Collect and compile data regarding clients and their families.
Make referrals to Dept. of Labor for clients that demonstrate employability.
Refer clients to EMP (Employment Management Program) at DSS for case management services when indicated.
Assist with entering assessment information into the database.
Provide targeted interventions, which may include making appropriate referrals, and arranging for mental health services, child care, housing, etc.
Provide Supervisor with transmittal information including any recommendations indicated for follow-up actions by DSS to assist families in moving from sanction status.
Travel to all program locations as needed including; Deer Park, Coram, Smithtown, Riverhead, and Hauppauge