Case Manager-(OMH) LIP Poughkeepsie

Comunilife Inc•City of Poughkeepsie, NY

10d•$48,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Comunilife Inc. is looking to fill a Case Manager position for its Life is Precious, Poughkeepsie, NY location. The Case Manager for Life is Precious™ is a non-clinical suicide prevention afterschool alternative program for Latina teens ages 12-17. The Case Manager supports teens and families and builds protective factors to prevent suicide attempt and ideation through assisting to provide individual, group and family counseling and provides outreach, referral, and follow-up services. This position offers a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more. Schedule: Mon. - Fri. 11am - 7pm; Summer and School holidays 9am - 5pm

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirement(s): Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, preferably is social work.
Experience working with adolescents and families
Bilingual skills in Spanish required
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Proficiency with MS Office and Google product suites
Cultural competency in working with Hispanic adolescents and their immigrant families.
Proven ability to provide strong social service support and counseling
Ability to apply analytical thinking to program matters regarding the Life is Precious™ Program
Knowledge of program development and the ability to engage and motivate adolescents
Responsible, organized and efficient
Demonstrated ability to perform in a team approach and accomplish multiple assignments
Demonstrated skill to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and to listen actively
Related experience that demonstrates that the ability to be community minded, patient, creative, flexible, compassionate and culturally sensitive
Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with other employees, officials, professional and technique groups, clients and the general public
Ability to plan and successfully implement and gather patient related data for programs

Responsibilities

Provide outreach, engagement and follow-up with girls referred to program to assure continuity of mental health treatment and encourage participation in the Life is Precious™ program and assist with client recruitment
Provide case management and counseling to connect the clients with services
Assist in the creation of age-appropriate programing for young adults that serve to expand horizons and provide healing, calming experiences for the clients
Reinforce vocational exploration, internships and community service to enhance participants’ career planning, learning, personal growth and civic responsibility
Coordinate trips, celebrations and special events for young adults and their families that increase the clients’ cultural pride and awareness
Collaborate with community agencies, public officials, and organizations
Participate in program team meetings to discuss accomplishments and program related matters
Represent the program to community providers (i.e. schools, churches and community centers) and provide information and training relevant to the program focus and populations
Document community activities, outings and development involving families.
Performs other duties as assigned