EAC Network
Case Manager (Bilingual Preferred) - Queens Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC)
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Job Description
- Req#: 117579
- Medical
- Dental
- 401K
- Vision
- Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More.
- 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.
- 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.
- Associates degree in a helping profession and at least 2 years of prior experience working in intervention programs with criminal justice involved participants. Bachelors degree preferred.
- 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, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) BIG PLUS/HIGHLY PREFERRED!!!
Job Details
Job Location: 120-34 Queens Boulevard Suite 410, Kew Gardens, NY, 11415 - Kew Gardens, NYPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Associate DegreeSalary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Category: Human ServiceCase Manager (Bilingual Preferred)
EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Case Manager (Bilingual Preferred) to work full time for its Queens Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC) Program.
The Case Manager (Bilingual Preferred) position is anon-exempt position paying $23-25 per hour at 35 hours per week. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and the office is located in Queens, NY. The role reports to the Program Director.
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
Primary Purpose of 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.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
About the company
EAC Network is a not-for-profit organization to help those in need in New York City and Long Island.Those at risk can find support and protection.