Senior Case Manager - Alternatives for Youth

EAC Network•Brentwood, NY

29d•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency, is seeking a dedicated full-time Senior Case Manager to join the Alternatives For Youth Program. This role is crucial for supporting the Children & Youth Population by providing Home-based Crisis Intervention and case management services to client families. The program aims to help families resolve crises and achieve stability, addressing issues such as substance abuse and mental illness.

Requirements

Masters Degree and SIFI certification required.
At least 3 years of experience in the area of mental health or substance abuse treatment.
Participation in at least 20 hours of training in the first six months of employment (with an additional 20 hours during the second six months of employment) on Homebuilders, mediation, working with adolescents, substance abuse, mental health, the juvenile and/or criminal justice system, and related topics.
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.
Valid New York Drivers License and access to an automobile.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Home-based Crisis Intervention.
Experience with the Alternatives for Youth Program.
Experience working with the Children & Youth Population.
Experience with PINS petitions.
Experience with Child and Adult Needs Assessment (CANS) instrument.
Experience with strengths-based approach.
Experience in case management and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

Assist families in resolving crises and problems that led to the parent(s) seeking a PINS petition through case management and support.
Provide intensive, home-based case management and crisis intervention to help families achieve stability.
Conduct assessments using the Child and Adult Needs Assessment (CANS) instrument and develop a Family Intervention Plan based on family needs, using a strengths-based approach.
Make referrals to partnership agencies and outreach to new agencies when required.
Follow-up with service providers to monitor families' progress.
Assist parents and youth in learning behavior management techniques.
Maintain progress notes and accurate case records in the computer system, including all necessary data entry in accordance with contract mandates.
Be on call to families contacting the AFY hotline as scheduled.
Transport and escort clients from appointments or to obtain emergency resources such as clothing or medication as needed in own vehicle when necessary.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, agency presentations, and trainings.
Serve as a resource to case managers in specialty areas of mental health and/or substance abuse.
Assist with the training of new staff.
Supervise interns and volunteers.
Assign cases received by the Department of Probation to Case Managers in the Program Director's absence.
Oversee the maintenance of agency vehicles.
Facilitate and develop monthly educational workshops for adolescents when needed.
Participate in monthly recreational events for the adolescents in the AFY program when needed.
Hold weekly female and male adolescent groups when assigned by the Director.
Customarily and regularly exercise discretionary powers.

Benefits

Supportive work environment
Commitment to well-being and growth
Equity, justice, and belonging fostered in the workplace
Flexible and hybrid schedules
Generous PTO policy
Summer Fridays
Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna in 2024 and 2025
Eligibility to participate in EAC Network’s 401(k) plan
3% employer contribution to 401(k) after one year of service for full-time employees
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program