Case Manager – Nassau County Problem Solving Court Case Management & Recovery Support Services

Case Manager – Nassau County Problem Solving Court Case Management & Recovery Support Services

Are you passionate about supporting the Behavioral Health & Justice Involved Population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 80,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Case Manager to join the Nassau County Problem Solving Court Case Management & Recovery Support Services program.

• Wage: $32.00 per hour
• Location: Nassau Drug Court – 99 Main Street, Room L88 in Hempstead NY
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm ET

What drives the core purpose of this 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.

What are the key 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.
• Maintain a caseload of substance abusing offenders.
• Make site visits to treatment agencies assigned to caseload as needed.
• Conduct drug testing on clients of the Program.
• Conduct cognitive behavioral interventions.
• Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

• 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’s Degree 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 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.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after one year, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.
• Additional Perks:
  Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, Plum Benefits, Verizon wireless discounts.