Case Manager Veteran - Brooklyn Misdemeanor Veterans Treatment Court Job Details Job Location 120 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 - Brooklyn, NY Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Diploma or Educational Equiv Salary Range $28.00 - $28.00 Hourly Travel Percentage None Job Category Human Service Veteran 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 Veteran Case Manager to work full time for its Brooklyn Misdemeanor Treatment Veteran's Court Program. The Veteran Case Manager position is a non-exempt position paying $28 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 Veteran Case Manager is responsible for assessment and case management of Veterans in the BMVTC program. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: + Conduct assessment interviews including referral to Psychologist for more extensive testing as needed. + Complete treatment plan and present to the Court. + Arrange for and implement placement into appropriate treatment program. + Assist clients in obtaining benefits as indicated, including public assistance, SSD/SSI, housing, medical and other needs. + Maintain complete client records and have available for inspection by Supervision at any time. + Escort clients to treatment facilities when indicated. + Maintain caseload through ongoing client contact. + Conduct Seeking Safety groups. + Make appropriate and timely site visits to all treatment agencies as required. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required: + Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related mental health field or Behavioral Science required or High School Diploma or educational equivalent required and a significant combination of education and experience in substance abuse and mental health. + Must have working knowledge of treatment programs and Veterans Administration. + Good communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to work cooperatively with treatment and mental health 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.