• Case Manager - Home Base (Community)

    EAC Network (Central Islip, NY)


    Case Manager - Home Base (Community)

    Job Details

    Level

     

    Entry

     

    Job Location

     

    320 Carleton Avenue, Suite 8000 Central Islip, NY, 11722 - Central Islip, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    Bachelors Degree

     

    Salary Range

     

    $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Up to 50%

     

    Job Category

     

    Nonprofit - Social Services

     

    Join Our Team as a Case Manager for our Home Base Community Program.

     

    Are you passionate about supporting the Behavioral Health & Justice Involved Population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Case Manager to join our Community Home Base program.

     

    + Salary: $25/hur

    + Schedule:9AM-5PM, Monday- Friday

    + Location:320 Carleton Ave Suite 8000, Central Islip NY

    + Reports To:Program Director

    What Drives This Role:

    The Case Manager is responsible for all aspects of Home-based Crisis Intervention and case management services for client families in the Home Base (Community) Program.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Assist families in resolving the crises and problems that led to the youth’s involvement with court and/or Department of Probation. Provide case management support to families in crisis struggling with problems such as substance abuse and mental illness.

    + Provide intensive, wrap around home-based case management and crisis intervention services to help the family reach stability.

    + Conduct assessments using the Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (Gain) instrument and develop a Service Plan based on family needs, using a strengths-based approach.

    + Make referrals to partnership agencies and outreach to new agencies when required.

    + Follow-up with service providers to monitor families’ progress.

    + Assist parents and youth in learning behavior management techniques.

    + Maintain progress notes and accurate case records in computer system with all necessary data entry in accordance with contract mandates.

    + Transport and escort clients from appointments or to obtain emergency resources such as clothing or medication as needed in own vehicle when necessary.

    + Participate in team meetings, case conferences and trainings.

    + Facilitate and develop monthly educational workshops for adolescents when assigned by Director.

    + Participate in monthly recreational events for the adolescents in the program when needed.

    + Hold weekly female and male adolescent groups when assigned by Director.

    + Maintain progress notes and accurate case records with all necessary data entry in a timely fashion in accordance with contract mandates.

    + Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration.

    Key Requirements For This Role:

    + Bachelor’s Degree required and one year of child and adolescent experience required or at least one-year community or social service work of child and adolescent experience.

    + Participation in at least 20 hours of training in the first six months of employment (with an additional 20 hours during the second six months of employment) on Homebuilders, mediation, working with adolescents, substance abuse, mental health, the juvenile and/or criminal justice system, and related topics. Training will be provided by outside trainers, EAC NETWORK and by partnering County agencies.

    + Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.

    + Must have access to automobile and possess valid New York State driver’s license.

    + 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.

    What We Offer:

    + Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% automatic contribution after one year, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.

    + Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.

    + At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered.

    + We offer many roles with flexible schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna.

    + Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.