Case Manager-(OMH LIP Poughkeepsie

Position: Case Manager-(OMH) LIP Poughkeepsie
Location: City of Poughkeepsie

Comunilife Inc. is looking to fill a Case Manager position for its Life is Precious, Poughkeepsie, NY location. The Case Manager for Life is Precious is a non-clinical suicide prevention after school alternative program for Latina teens ages 12-17. The Case Manager supports teens and families and builds protective factors to prevent suicide attempt and ideation through assisting to provide individual, group and family counseling and provides outreach, referral, and follow-up services.

This position offers a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more.

Schedule:

Mon.

- Fri. 11am - 7pm;
Summer and School holidays 9am - 5pmAreas Of Responsibilities Provide outreach, engagement and follow-up with girls referred to program to assure continuity of mental health treatment and encourage participation in the Life is Precious program and assist with client recruitment

Provide case management and counseling to connect the clients with services

Assist in the creation of age-appropriate programing for young adults that serve to expand horizons and provide healing, calming experiences for the clients

Reinforce vocational exploration, internships and community service to enhance participants’ career planning, learning, personal growth and civic responsibility

Coordinate trips, celebrations and special events for young adults and their families that increase the clients’ cultural pride and awareness

Collaborate with community agencies, public officials, and organizations

Participate in program team meetings to discuss accomplishments and program related matters

Represent the program to community providers (i.e. schools, churches and community centers) and provide information and training relevant to the program focus and populations

Document community activities, outings and development involving families.

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Job Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirement(s):

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, preferably is social work.

Experience working with adolescents and families

Bilingual skills in Spanish required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Proficiency with MS Office and Google product suites

Cultural competency in working with Hispanic adolescents and their immigrant families.

Proven ability to provide strong social service support and counseling

Ability to apply analytical thinking to program matters regarding the Life is Precious Program Knowledge of program development and the ability to engage and motivate adolescents

Responsible, organized and efficient

Demonstrated ability to perform in a team approach and accomplish multiple assignments

Demonstrated skill to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and to listen actively

Related experience that demonstrates that the ability to be community minded, patient, creative, flexible, compassionate and culturally sensitive

Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with other employees, officials, professional and technique groups, clients and the general public

Ability to plan and successfully implement and gather patient related data for programs

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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