Case Manager/Care Coordinator - Offender Reentry Program Job at EAC Network
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Case Manager/Care Coordinator
EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 54,000 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Case Manager/Care Coordinator to work full time for its Offender Reentry program.
The Case Manager/Care Coordinator position is a non-exempt position paying $21-26 per hour at 35 hours per week Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM. The office is located in Brooklyn, NY and the role reports to the Program Director.
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- 401K
- Vision
- Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More.
Primary Purpose of Job:
The ORP Case Manager/Care Coordinator will assist clients with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders (COD) returning from state prison to NYC. The Case Manager is responsible for outreach and utilizing CTI/RNR framework, including, referral, linkage; assessment, reassessments and transition planning.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Administer assessment tools at DOCCS facilities, via video conference and in the community.
- Conduct a benefits eligibility screening and assist clients in obtaining benefits as indicated, including public assistance, SSD/SSI, housing, medical and other needs.
- Develop integrated reentry service plans.
- Arrange for and implement placement into appropriate services.
- Provide ICM including: skills building, boundary spanning, counseling, advocacy, interactive journaling, CBT, and family centered interventions.
- Maintain complete client records and have available for inspection by Supervision at any time.
- Escort clients to appointments.
- Make visits to housing and treatment facilities to ensure compliance with treatment plans.
- Conduct drug testing on clients of the Program.
- Maintain caseload through ongoing client contact.
- Attend meetings and clinical trainings.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Bachelors Degree in a relevant field of study and at least one year of experience working with those who are involved with the criminal justice system preferably those with clients with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders.
- Knowledge of available treatment services and ability to work cooperatively with housing, treatment and mental health systems.
- Must have valid New York State Drivers License.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
This position requires the incumbent to provide acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
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