• Vocational Counselor/ Case Manager - Brooklyn…

    EAC Network (Brooklyn, NY)


    Vocational Counselor/ Case Manager - Brooklyn Criminal Treatment Courts Case Management & Recovery Support Services

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    120 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 - Brooklyn, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    Bachelors Degree

     

    Salary Range

     

    $34.02 - $34.02 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    None

     

    Job Category

     

    Nonprofit - Social Services

     

    Join EAC Network as a Vocational Counselor/Case Manager!

     

    EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for 70,000 people in need through 120 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Vocational Counselor/ Case Manager to work full time for the Brooklyn Criminal Treatment Courts Case Management & Recovery Support Services program.

     

    + Wage: $34.02 per hour

    + Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm ET

    + Location: 120 Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn NY 11201

    Primary Purpose of Job:

    The Vocational Counselor/ Case Manageris responsible for providing counseling, vocational assistance, job development, job placement, clinical assessment and case management to participants of Brooklyn Misdemeanor Criminal Court.

    Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

    + Conduct clinical and vocational assessments to be presented to the Court.

    + Provide on-going counseling to develop vocational and educational plans based on education, employment background, expressed interest and career exploration activities.

    + Provide job placement services to clients meeting outcome objectives.

    + Conduct follow-up counseling sessions to review progress toward established goals.

    + Administer, score and interpret aptitude, interest and work sample tests when appropriate.

    + Function as agency liaison with vocational agencies such as ACCES/VR, NADAP, etc.

    + Support the client in compliance with treatment, including follow up calls to the client and treatment providers and accompanying client to an intake, etc. while adhering to deadlines.

    + Maintain and update client notes after each interaction with client.

    + Participate in case conferences, team meetings, in-service workshops and seminars.

    + Schedule and conduct GPRA assessments to ensure program goals are met.

    + Conduct facility visits if needed.

    + Conduct evidenced based interventions (interactive journaling, trauma informed care, Ready, Set, Work!)

    + Prepare required forms and keep statistics on client contacts, referrals, job activities, etc.

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

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in social services, psychology, criminal justice or related field required.

    + CASAC or other qualified healthcare credential preferred.

    + Must have experience in vocational services and familiarity with New York workforce resources.

    + Experience working with the criminal justice and/or substance abusing population in the vocational area and familiar with borough workforce resources.

    + Excellent communication skills, both oral and writing.

    + 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% match after anniversary, 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 and hybrid 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.