Case Manager (Part-Time)- Alternatives For Youth
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Case Manager (Part-Time)- Alternatives For Youth
Job Details
Job Location
320 Carleton Avenue, Suite 8000 Central Islip, NY, 11772 - Central Islip, NY
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Salary Range
$21.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Case Manager
Looking to make a real difference? JoinEAC Network, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting over 62,888 individuals across Long Island and NYC. We’re seeking a part-time Case Managerfor ourAlternatives for Youth (AFY) Programto provide vital support to families in crisis.
Why This Role?
+ Competitive Pay: $21/hour at up to 18 hours per week. Hours are flexible, evenings and weekends required
+ Location: Central Islip, NY, with travel throughout Suffolk County for home visits.
Your Mission:As a Bilingual Case Manager, you’ll provide hands-on, home-based support to both English- and Spanish-speaking families dealing with crises like substance abuse, mental illness, and behavioral challenges. Your goal? Help them find stability and avoid the need for legal interventions.
What You’ll Do:
+ Assist Families in Crisis: Work closely with families to resolve issues that led them to seek help through a PINS petition (Person in Need of Supervision), offering support for substance abuse, mental health, and behavioral problems.
+ Provide Intensive Case Management: Conduct home-based visits, assess needs using the Child and Adult Needs Assessment (CANS), and create personalized Family Intervention Plans.
+ Crisis Intervention: Be the first line of support, offering crisis intervention to guide families toward stability.
+ Connect Families with Resources: Make referrals to partner agencies and find new resources when necessary. Follow up to ensure progress is being made.
+ Teach Behavior Management: Help parents and youth develop positive behavior management strategies to foster a healthy home environment.
+ Stay Organized: Maintain detailed case records and progress notes, ensuring everything is updated in the system on time.
+ Be on Call: Respond to families reaching out via the AFY hotline during scheduled times.
+ Help with Logistics: Provide transportation for clients when needed for emergency resources like clothing or medication.
+ Lead Workshops: Develop and facilitate monthly educational workshops for adolescents, providing life skills and guidance.
+ Participate in Youth Events: Get involved in monthly recreational activities and lead weekly adolescent groups for both girls and boys.
What we are looking for:
+ Education: Bachelor’s Degree with at least one year of experience working with children and adolescents, or at least one year in community/social service work.
+ Valid Driver’s License: You’ll need your own vehicle for client visits and transport.
+ Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email, and databases to manage case records.
+ Ongoing Learning: Participate in 20 hours of training during your first 6 months, with another 20 hours in the next 6 months. Training covers areas like mediation, substance abuse, mental health, and juvenile justice.
Why Join Us?
+ Supportive Environment: A compassionate work culture with a commitment to professional development and industry-leading training.
+ Impactful Work: Take on a role that will not only impact your community. Great for young professional who are interested in the human service field.
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