Case Manager - Brooklyn TASC

EAC Network•New York, NY

34d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency, is seeking a dedicated full-time Case Manager to join the Brooklyn Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities Program. This role supports Behavioral Health & Justice Involved Populations, making a significant impact on their lives. The Case Manager will serve as a court liaison, conduct assessments, facilitate referrals to appropriate treatment modalities, manage a caseload, deliver cognitive behavioral interventions, and provide HIV/Hep C interventions and testing referrals.

Requirements

Associates degree in a helping profession and at least 2 years of prior experience working in intervention programs with criminal justice involved participants.
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.
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to work cooperatively with treatment and criminal justice systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred.
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.