Case Manager

Chinese-American Planning Council•New York, NY

13d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) is seeking a Case Manager for the Learn and Earn Program at Franklin Delano High School in Brooklyn, NY. This program aims to provide work readiness skills training, college access support, leadership development, and employment opportunities for youth and young adults. The Case Manager will help students cope with various barriers to success, implement behavior plans, provide case management, refer students and parents to resources, document progress, and develop workshops. The role also involves building a network of worksites for internships and collaborating with partner organizations. CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services agency, dedicated to the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Youth Studies or related field
At least 2 years of leadership experience in the youth development field and/or previous experience working with High School aged-youth
Strong work ethic and demonstrated passion for working with immigrant and low-income communities, and youth development
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; has knowledge of youth and immigrant issues
Knowledge of MS office applications and virtual platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and Webex

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred
Bilingual in Spanish, Chinese and/or another language a plus

Responsibilities

Help students cope with disabilities, behavior management, mental health issues and other potential barriers to their success
Provide intervention for students with significant social, emotional and/or behavioral needs
Implement individual behavior/growth plans and provide case management services
Refers students and parents to appropriate support resources, monitor and accelerate the progress of the student and parents referred
Document participant case notes, track progress, and maintain program files
Develop and facilitate interactive workshops related to career exploration, work readiness, higher education, financial literacy, leadership development, and other life skills
Build a network of worksites for summer internship opportunities
Collaborate with partner organizations to enhance programming
Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Program Director