What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - Brooklyn Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC) position at EAC Network?
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Case Manager
EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Case Manager to work full time for its Brooklyn Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC)Program.
The Case Manager position is a non-exempt position paying $25 per hour at 35 hours per week. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and the office is located in Brooklyn, NY. The role reports to the Program Director.
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- 401K
- Vision
- Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More
Primary Purpose of 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.
Principal Duties & 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.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
- Associates degree in a helping profession and at least 2 years of prior experience working in intervention programs with criminal justice involved participants. 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.
- 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.
Salary : $25
