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EAC Network Case Manager (Bilingual)- Suffolk Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC) in Central Islip, New York
Case Manager (Bilingual)- Suffolk Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC)
Job Details
Job Location
320 Carleton Avenue, Suite 8000 Central Islip, NY, 11772 - Central Islip, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School Diploma or Educational Equiv
Salary Range
$24.00 - $24.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Category
Human Service
Case Manager (Bilingual)
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 Bilingual Case Manager to work full time for its Suffolk County Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC) program.
The Case Manager (Bilingual) position is a non-exempt position paying $24 per hour at 35 hour. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and the office is located in Central Islip, NY. 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 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, and conducting cognitive behavioral interventions.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Act as liaison to the courts. Conduct assessment interviews and arrange for 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 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.
Transport and escort clients to appointments and treatment facilities when indicated in own vehicle as needed if necessary.
Maintain a caseload of substance abusing offenders.
Make monthly site visits to treatment agencies assigned to caseload.
Conduct drug testing on clients of the Program as needed.
Conduct cognitive behavioral interventions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
Associate degree in a helping profession and at least 2 years of prior experience working in intervention programs with criminal justice involved participants (educational equivalent will be considered). Bachelor Degree preferred.
Bilingual capability (English/Spanish)preferred.
Knowledge of treatment programs and local criminal justice and health systems.
Good communication skills, both oral and written; Ability to work cooperatively with treatment and criminal justice systems.
Must have access to automobile and possess valid New York State Driver’s license.
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.