Brooklyn, NY, 11225, USA
6 days ago
Case Manager - Brooklyn Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC)
Case Manager - Brooklyn Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC) Job Details Job Location 175 Remsen Street 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 - Brooklyn, NY Position Type Full Time Education Level Associate Degree Salary Range $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly Travel Percentage Up to 25% Job Category Human Service 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.
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