Case Manager Veteran - Brooklyn Misdemeanor Veterans Treatment Court

Job Details

Job Location

120 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 - Brooklyn, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School Diploma or Educational Equiv

Salary Range

$25.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Veteran 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 Veteran Case Manager to work full time for its Brooklyn Misdemeanor Treatment Veteran's Court Program.

The Veteran Case Manager position is a non-exempt position paying $25-28 per hour at 35 hours per week. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and the office is located in Brooklyn, 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 Veteran Case Manager is responsible for assessment and case management of Veterans in the BMVTC program.

  Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessment interviews including referral to Psychologist for more extensive testing as needed.

• Complete treatment plan and present to the Court.

• Arrange for and implement placement into appropriate treatment program.

• Assist clients in obtaining benefits as indicated, including public assistance, SSD/SSI, housing, medical and other needs.

• Maintain complete client records and have available for inspection by Supervision at any time.

• Escort clients to treatment facilities when indicated.

• Maintain caseload through ongoing client contact.

• Conduct Seeking Safety groups.

• Make appropriate and timely site visits to all treatment agencies as required.

  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related mental health field or Behavioral Science required or High School Diploma or educational equivalent required and a significant combination of education and experience in substance abuse and mental health.

• Must have working knowledge of treatment programs and Veterans Administration.

• Good communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to work cooperatively with treatment and mental health systems.

• 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.