• Case Manager/ Career Counselor

    Family and Children's Association (Mineola, NY)


    Case Manager/ Career Counselor

     

    The Opportunity

     

    FCA is seeking a Case Manger for our Walkabout Program, a transitional independent living program for young adults, ages 16-20. The Walkabout prepares homeless adolescents and young adults for independent living by assisting with job interviews, resumes, creating a budget and overall planning for the future.

     

    The Case Manager takes an active role in assessing and assisting residents in the program to meet their Individual Treatment Plan goals in the areas of educational/vocational planning and employment goals. The Case Manager works as part of a team that develops a milieu where youth take responsibility for their behavior and decisions.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop a network of Vocational training and job placement resources

    + Assess residents for basic skills in education and vocation and coordinate, and monitor the educational planning for all clients.

    + Supervise and implement tutorial services and mentoring for residents

    + Conduct/coordinate employment and education workshops as needed.

    + Provide aftercare services for former residents.

    + Assist residents in obtaining necessary documentation and health insurance.

    + Perform Step Up to Success (SU2S) assessments, input all data/information and assign SU2S tasks. In addition, monitor client's progress in SU2S and attend meetings.

    + Enter in case notes in the HMIS system.

    + Conduct intakes for residents into the program when needed.

    + Participate in monthly case reviews for each resident.

    + Assess the youth for services and make all necessary referrals in a timely manner.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in Human Service related field required, Master's degree preferred.

    + Minimum of 2 years of experience with adolescents/teens. Residential experience preferred.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Basic computer skills with MS Office

    + Valid and clean driver's license

     

    Additional Information

     

    Schedule: Monday 12pm-8pm, Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm

     

    Salary: $24.73/hr

     

    Benefits Information

     

    + Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

    + Generous Paid Time Off

    + 403(b); with generous employer contribution

    + Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

    + Pet Insurance

    + Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance

    + Life Insurance

    + Employee Assistance Program

     

    FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

     

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