Case Manager/Care Coordinator - Offender Reentry Program

Case Manager/Care Coordinator

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 65,000 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Case Manager/Care Coordinator o work full time for its Offender Reentry program.

The Case Manager/Care Coordinator is a non-exempt position paying per hour $21-26 at 35 hours per week. Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM. The office is located in Brooklyn, NY and role reports to 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:

1. Administer assessment tools at DOCCS facilities, via video conference and in the community.
2. Conduct a benefits eligibility screening and assist clients in obtaining benefits as indicated, including public assistance, SSD/SSI, housing, medical and other needs.
3. Develop integrated reentry service plans.
4. Arrange for and implement placement into appropriate services.
5. Provide ICM including: skills building, boundary spanning, counseling, advocacy, interactive journaling, CBT, and family centered interventions.
6. Maintain complete client records and have available for inspection by Supervision at any time.
7. Escort clients to appointments.
8. Travel to DOCCS parole locations on day of scheduled release to meet ORP clients, collateral forensic/housing treatment providers, and assigned PO/SPO to ensure treatment compliance and/or reconnect with clients if contact is lost.
9. Maintain caseload through ongoing client contact.
10. Attend meetings and clinical trainings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

1. 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.
2. Knowledge of available treatment services and ability to work cooperatively with housing, treatment and mental health systems.
3. Good communication skills, both oral and written.

This position requires incumbent  to provide acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination.