Case Manager
EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Case Manager to work full time for its Nassau County Family Treatment Court program.
The Case Manager position is a non-exempt position paying $30 per hour at 35 hours per week. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and the office is located in Westbury, NY. The role reports to the Program Supervising Case Manager.
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 and referral of substance abusing clients involved in Family Court into appropriate treatment programs.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Act as liaison to the Family Court System.
- Conduct screening and assessment interviews and arrange for client to be placed in appropriate treatment program and provide trauma informed case management.
- Maintain complete client records.
- Prepare and present written status reports to the Family Court System regarding client's progress.
- Investigate and arrange supportive services for clients.
- Escort clients to treatment facilities when indicated transporting in own vehicle if necessary.
- Maintain a caseload of substance abusing clients.
- Complete all evidence-based assessments for appropriate assessment on clients
- Make visits to treatment agencies assigned to caseload.
- Identify and link clients to supportive services.
- Have understanding of and refer to internal EAC programs, such as New Path, Health Home, CASA, Supervised Visitation among others.
- Conduct urine, breath and hair follicle testing, maintain appropriate documentation and submit findings to court.
- Install, monitor and maintain secure remote alcohol monitoring devices and submit findings to the court.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social or Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice or CASAC and minimum of two years’ related experience.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work cooperatively with treatment and Family Court System.
- Must have access to automobile and possess valid NY State Driver’s License.
- 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.
