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EAC Network Case Manager- Transitional Case Management SUD Expansion in Central Islip, New York
Case Manager- Transitional Case Management SUD Expansion
Job Details
Job Location
80 Wheeler Road, Central, Islip, NY, 11722 - Central Islip, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School Diploma or Educational Equiv
Salary Range
$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
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 the Transitional Case Management Substance Use Disorder (TCM SUD) Expansion Program.
The Case Manager position is a non-exempt position paying $25 per hour. Work schedules includes 3 days in the office and 2 days working in the Suffolk County Correctional facilities. Schedule for days in the the Suffolk County Correctional facilities consist of rotating Saturday scheduled with hours of 7:30 AM-3:30 PM and one to two 12PM-8PM shifts within the Correctional facilities per week. The office is located in Central Islip, NY. The 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 Case Manager for the Suffolk Transitional Case Management Substance Use Disorder Expansion 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 Substance Use 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 the 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 training.
Transport or escort clientsupon release from incarceration to various appointments.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Criminal Justice with at least two years of experience working with the substance use and criminal justice involved population or CASAC.
Knowledge of available treatment services and the ability to work cooperatively with housing, treatment, and mental health systems.
Must have access to automobile and possess valid New York State Drivers License.
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.