Case Manager-DOHMH) LIP Brooklyn

Comunilife Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Dependent care

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Comunilife Inc. seeks a Case Manager for Life is Precious in Brooklyn. This non-clinical program supports Latina teens 12-17 with outreach, case management and counseling services.

You will collaborate with families, schools and community partners to expand opportunities, coordinate events, and document progress in client records. Bilingual Spanish is required; a bachelor’s degree in human services is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field, preferably social work.
• Experience working with adolescents and families.
• Bilingual in Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, engagement and follow-up with girls to assure continuity of mental health treatment.
• Offer case management and counseling to connect clients with services.
• Assist in creating age-appropriate programming and expand opportunities for growth.
• Coordinate events and collaborate with community partners and schools.
• Document activities and progress in program records.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Case management

Counseling support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Comunilife Inc. is looking to fill a Case Manager position for its Life is Precious, Brooklyn location. The Case Manager for Life is Precious is a non-clinical suicide prevention afterschool 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.Areas Of ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 recruitmentProvide case management and counseling to connect the clients with servicesAssist in the creation of age-appropriate programing for young adults that serve to expand horizons and provide healing, calming experiences for the clientsReinforce vocational exploration, internships and community service to enhance participants’ career planning, learning, personal growth and civic responsibilityCoordinate trips, celebrations and special events for young adults and their families that increase the clients’ cultural pride and awarenessCollaborate with community agencies, public officials, and organizationsParticipate in program team meetings to discuss accomplishments and program related mattersRepresent the program to community providers (i.e. schools, churches and community centers) and provide information and training relevant to the program focus and populationsDocument community activities, outings and development involving families.Performs other duties as assignedRequired 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 familiesBilingual skills in Spanish requiredKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesProficiency with MS Office and Google product suitesCultural competency in working with Hispanic adolescents and their immigrant families.Proven ability to provide strong social service support and counselingAbility to apply analytical thinking to program matters regarding the Life is Precious ProgramKnowledge of program development and the ability to engage and motivate adolescentsResponsible, organized and efficientDemonstrated ability to perform in a team approach and accomplish multiple assignmentsDemonstrated skill to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and to listen activelyRelated experience that demonstrates that the ability to be community minded, patient, creative, flexible, compassionate and culturally sensitiveAbility to deal tactfully and diplomatically with other employees, officials, professional and technique groups, clients and the general publicAbility to plan and successfully implement and gather patient related data for programsComunilife 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.