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EAC Network Case Manager - Suffolk Transitional Case Management (SUD) in Central Islip, New York
Case Manager - Suffolk Transitional Case Management (SUD)
Job Details
Job Location
80 Wheeler Road, Central, Islip, NY, 11722 - Central Islip, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Salary Range
$26.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Category
Human Service
Case Manager
EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Case Manager to work full time for its Suffolk Transitional Case Management Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program.
The Case Manager position is a non-exempt position paying $26 per hour at 35 hours per week. Work schedule requires 2-3 days in the Riverhead or Yaphank correctional facilities from 7:30-3:30PM. Remaining days will be in office from 9:00AM-5:00PM. The office is located in Central Islip, NY. The role reports to the Program Director.
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical
Dental
401K
Vision
Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More.
Primary Purpose of Job:
The Case Manager for the Suffolk Substance Use Disorder Transitional Case Management Program (TCM-SUD) is responsible for providing enhanced transition planning and care management services to persons with substance use disorders who are being released from local correctional facilities who are returning to Suffolk County. The Case Manager will work within the Suffolk County Correctional facilities located in Riverhead and Yaphank.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide services to a target population of incarcerated Suffolk County residents, eighteen (18) years of age and older with a documented substance use disorder (SUD). Services shall be provided both pending and post release to persons being released from local correctional facilities who are returning to Suffolk County.
Meet with Suffolk County Correctional Facility’s Jail Substance Use Unit staff to identify and accept clients who could benefit from SUD-TCM services.
Develop integrated reentry service plans and provide a copy of service plans with linkages to post-release services to the Jail Behavioral Health Unit.
Assist individuals being released from incarceration in applying for and obtaining all necessary benefits and entitlements; and facilitate the connection of individuals to appropriate aftercare services, housing, vocational/educational services, and related peer support networks in order to reduce the risk of psychiatric relapse leading to re-incarceration or hospitalization.
Assist individuals with linkage to an OASAS licensed facility and/or a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) provider upon release.
Work closely with the Suffolk County Department of Social Services to ensure timely activation of Medicaid and other benefits.
Track necessary data as required.
Ensure timely linkages to community care management including Health Home Care Management.
Maintain complete client records and have available for inspection by Supervision at any time.
Maintain caseload through ongoing client contact.
Attend meetings and clinical trainings.
Transport and escort clients to/from appointments when needed.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Criminal Justice or CASAC. At least two years of experience working with the substance use and criminal justice involved population.
Knowledge of available treatment services and ability to work cooperatively with housing, treatment and mental health systems.
Must have valid NYS (New York State) Driver’s License and be willing to transport clients to appointments using own vehicle. Must provide proof of valid NYS car insurance and Defensive Driving Certificate within 30 days of hire. Valid registration, inspection and Automobile Insurance Liability of a recommended minimum of 100,000/300,000 will also be evaluated upon hire.
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
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.