Bronx County Reentry Taskforce Case Manager

Fortune Society; Bronx (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fortune Society is seeking a Bronx County Reentry Taskforce Case Manager to provide essential support services for individuals re-entering society after incarceration. This full-time position involves conducting assessments, facilitating treatment plans, and supporting clients to stabilize and reintegrate into the community.

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a commitment to helping criminal-justice-involved individuals, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A high school diploma is required, while a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience and commitment to working with criminal-justice-involved participants.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews and needs assessments for clients.
• Perform general counseling and case-management duties.
• Provide crisis intervention in collaboration with supervisor.
• Facilitate Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) groups.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry of all client information.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Assessment skills

Engagement skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSE

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Details

Position: Bronx County Reentry Taskforce Case Manager

Location: Supervised Release Service Center (Bronx), Bronx, NY 10451

Job Type: Full Time, Regular; Non‑Exempt

Salary Range: $27.48 – $30.22 per hour (approximately $50,000 – $55,000 annually)

Shift: Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm (with occasional evening hours as needed)

Position Summary

The Bronx County Reentry Taskforce (BCRTF), funded by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, provides re‑entry services to individuals released from prison and supervised by the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. The Case Manager will conduct screenings, assessments, and counseling; develop treatment plans; facilitate Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) groups; and coordinate services with internal and external partners. The role supports clients’ stabilization and reintegration into the community.

Core Competencies

• Mission and Fit – Embodies Fortune’s mission and values, demonstrating compassion and understanding for participants at all stages of re‑entry.
• Attention to Detail – Demonstrates competency in developing and maintaining systems to track information and recognize trends.
• Collaboration – Coordinates with BCRTF staff, stakeholders, and external service providers to ensure integrated care.
• Case Management – Provides individualized case management, needs assessment, service planning, and resource linkage for diverse populations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews and needs assessments for clients.
• Perform general counseling and case‑management duties, including weekly individual sessions, referrals, and treatment planning.
• Assist clients in identifying and prioritizing needs; provide referrals to meet concrete needs.
• Provide crisis intervention in collaboration with supervisor.
• Facilitate CBI groups.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry of all client information into the agency’s database.
• Provide data and information for BCRTF reports.
• Monitor participant attendance and compliance with mandate requirements.
• Conduct toxicology testing for clients as needed.
• Advocate for individual client services.
• Lead case conferences for collaboration among internal programs and external agencies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community‑based organizations and BCRTF stakeholders, including parole and the District Attorney’s Office.
• Attend and participate in BCRTF meetings, conferences, and trainings.
• Conduct weekly chart audits.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HSE required; Bachelor’s degree or higher desired.
• Experience and commitment to working with criminal‑justice‑involved participants.
• Strong Microsoft Office and database entry skills.
• Strong assessment and engagement skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.