• Case Manager - Community Guardianship

    EAC Network (Central Islip, NY)


    Case Manager - Community Guardianship

    Job Details

    Level

    Experienced

    Job Location

     

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

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    High School Diploma or Educational Equiv

     

    Salary Range

     

    $27.00 - $27.00 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    up to 75%

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Come Join EAC Network as our Case Manager within the Suffolk County Community Guardianship Program

     

    Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit agency dedicated to empowering and supporting over 70,000 people through 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is seeking a motivated Case Manager to join our Suffolk County Community Guardianship Program.

    Primary Purpose of Job:

    The Case Manager for Guardianship is responsible for all aspects, including personal needs and/or property management of home-based intervention services and case management for incapacitated adults in the Community Guardianship Program.

     

    + Wage:$27 per hour

    + Schedule:Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm (35hr workweek)

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

    Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

    + Within 72 business hours of assignment, contact the relevant parties to begin the fact-finding process and begin developing a service plan, consisting of social, administrative, fiscal, and legal services for Guardianship clients.

    + Provide case management support including home visits, telephone reassurance, advocacy and encouragement for clients struggling with problems such as substance abuse, mental illness, housing, and finances.

    + Transport and escort clients in own vehicle if necessary to and from appointments when needed to obtain emergency resources or to complete applications.

    + Participate in case conferencing for case review and decision-making.

    + Maintain up-to-date progress notes on all assigned cases.

    + Communicate with judges, referees, lawyers, and DSS caseworkers regarding program participants as well as presenting to community referral sources.

    + Complete and submit Initial Report, Interim Reports, Annual Reports and court updates for clients.

    + Provide progress notes to finance department for billing.

    + Develop measurement strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

    + Bachelors Degree in social or behavioral sciences preferred.

    + Must be proficient in office and computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, Calendar program, and e-mail and/or database software skills necessary to perform job responsibilities.

    + Minimum of two years of relevant work experience preferred.

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

    + Ability to motivate clients.

    + Must have access to automobile and possess valid NY State Drivers license.

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Impactful Work: Make a significant impact on the lives of individuals battling addiction, mental health and chronic medical conditions.

    + Supportive Environment: Work within a compassionate and dedicated team.

    + Professional Growth: Benefit from industry-leading training and ongoing development opportunities.

    + Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K with a 3% match, 30 days of paid time off in your first year, 14 days off for US holidays, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and wellness benefits.