Case Manager - Brooklyn Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC)

EAC Network • New York, NY

7d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about supporting Behavioral Health & Justice Involved 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 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Case Manager to join the Brooklyn Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC) Program. Wage: $25 to $28 per hour Schedule: Monday- Friday: 9AM-5PM Location: 175 Remsen Street, Floor 10 in Brooklyn NY Reports to: Program Director 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, conducting cognitive behavioral interventions and providing HIV/Hep C interventions and referrals to testing.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a helping profession and at least 2 years of prior experience working in intervention programs with criminal justice involved participants.
• 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

• Experience conducting health education groups and or cognitive-behavioral interventions preferred.
• Knowledge of treatment programs and local criminal justice and health systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison to the courts.
• Conduct assessment interviews and arrange for the 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 or obtain monthly and quarterly progress reports as required by funders.
• 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.
• Escort clients to appointments and treatment facilities when indicated if necessary.
• Maintain a caseload of offenders.
• Make monthly site visits to all treatment agencies assigned to caseload.
• Conduct drug testing on clients of the Program as needed.
• Conduct cognitive behavioral therapy interventions; provide HIV/Hepatitis testing resources as well as awareness, prevention, and referrals to treatment.

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, and 14 Paid holidays.
• Additional Perks: 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