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EAC Network Case Manager Bilingual Preferred Queens in Kew Gardens, New York

Case Manager (Bilingual Preferred) - Queens Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC) Job Details Job Location 120-34 Queens Boulevard Suite 410, Kew Gardens, NY, 11415 - Kew Gardens, NY Position Type Full Time Education Level Associate Degree Salary Range $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly Travel Percentage Up to 25% Job Category Human Service Case Manager (Bilingual Preferred)

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through over 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Case Manager (Bilingual Preferred) to work full time for its Queens Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC) Program.

The Case Manager (Bilingual) position is a non-exempt position paying $23-25 per hour at 35 hours per week. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and the office is located in Queens, NY. The role reports to the Program Director.

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, conducting cognitive behavioral interventions and providing HIV/Hep C interventions and referrals to testing.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Act as a liaison to the courts. Conduct assessment interviews and arrange for the 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 or obtain monthly and quarterly progress reports as required by funders. 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. Escort clients to appointments and treatment facilities when indicated. Maintain a caseload of offenders. Make monthly site visits to all treatment agencies assigned to caseload. Conduct drug testing on clients of the Program as needed. Conduct cognitive behavioral therapy interventions; provide HIV/Hepatitis testing resources as well as awareness, prevention, and referrals to treatment. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

Associates degree in a helping profession and at least 2 years of prior experience working in intervention programs with criminal justice involved participants. Bachelors degree preferred. Bilingual - English/Spanish Preferred Experience conducting health education groups and or cognitive-behavioral interventions preferred. Knowledge of treatment programs and local criminal justice and health systems preferred. 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, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with 3% match 30 Days Paid Time Off for Year 1 15 Days Off for US Holidays Short term/Long Term Disability + Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Benefits & Assistance Programs Compassionate work environment Industry Leading Training and Ongoing Development

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