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Salary Range $25.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Education Level Bachelors Degree

Description

Join Our Team as a Case Manager!

Are you passionate about supporting Behavioral Health & Justice Involved Populations 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 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Case Manager to join the Brooklyn Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC) Program.

+ Wage: $25 to $28 per hour

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

+ Location: 175 Remsen Street, Floor 10 in Brooklyn NY

+ Reports to: Program Director

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The Case Manager is responsible for court liaison, assessment, referral and monitoring of clients involved in the criminal justice system into appropriate treatment modalities, management of a caseload, conducting cognitive behavioral interventions and providing HIV/Hep C interventions and referrals to testing.

What are the key Responsibilities:

+ Act as a liaison to the courts. Conduct assessment interviews and arrange for the client to be placed into the appropriate treatment program. Investigate and arrange client service plans.

+ Complete follow-up paperwork and maintain complete client records and have them available for inspection by Supervision at any time. Prepare or obtain monthly and quarterly progress reports as required by funders.

+ Prepare and present written status reports to the criminal justice system in a timely manner regarding client's progress.

+ Investigate and arrange supportive services for clients.

+ Escort clients to appointments and treatment facilities when indicated if necessary.

+ Maintain a caseload of offenders.

+ Make monthly site visits to all treatment agencies assigned to caseload.

+ Conduct drug testing on clients of the Program as needed.

+ Conduct cognitive behavioral therapy interventions; provide HIV/Hepatitis testing resources as well as awareness, prevention, and referrals to treatment.

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

+ Bachelors degree in a helping profession and at least 2 years of prior experience working in intervention programs with criminal justice involved participants.

+ Experience conducting health education groups and or cognitive-behavioral interventions preferred.

+ Knowledge of treatment programs and local criminal justice and health systems preferred.

+ Good communication skills, both oral and written; Ability to work cooperatively with treatment and criminal justice 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.

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.