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JOB DESCRIPTION |
JOB TITLE: CASE MANAGERPROGRAM: Life Is Precious Program FLSA STATUS: Exempt EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full time, 35hrss REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator, Sr. AVP of Program |
| JOB SUMMARY |
| The main projected goal of Case Manager for the Life is Precious program is two-fold: one- to reduce suicidal risk, ideation and attempts by providing robust programming and holistic case management to Latinx girls aged 12 -17. The Case Manager is responsible for providing program coverage, and to provide individual, group and family supportive counseling to the youth and their families. The Case Manager will lead and/or assist with activities and groups in collaboration with other staff; and two - to increase referrals to the program by providing Outreach and Awareness workshops and presentations to the broader community, and by developing, nurturing and strengthening community partnerships with schools, mental health clinics, youth programs, and other stakeholders. |
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES |
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JOB SPECIFICATIONS |
| Education and Experience Requirement(s) BA or BS in human services field; experience working with children and families; Bi-lingual English/Spanish. Physical Demands Ability to travel to community partners, local schools. Working Conditions General afterschool program and office environment Certifications & Licenses Required N/A |
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| I certify that I have read and understand the essential functions, required skill-set, and job specifications, as described in the job description for the Payroll Manager and hereby accept the position. _________________________________ __________________________ Employee Signature Date _________________________________ __________________________ Supervisor Signature Date |
Qualifications
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. The salary range for these positions is from $40,000 to $46,000 a year. The positions are located in the Bronx and Queens.
Areas Of Responsibilities
- Provide 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 recruitment
- Provide case management and counseling to connect the clients with services
- Assist in the creation of age-appropriate programing for young adults that serve to expand horizons and provide healing, calming experiences for the clients
- Reinforce vocational exploration, internships and community service to enhance participants’ career planning, learning, personal growth and civic responsibility
- Coordinate trips, celebrations and special events for young adults and their families that increase the clients’ cultural pride and awareness
- Collaborate with community agencies, public officials, and organizations
- Participate in program team meetings to discuss accomplishments and program related matters
- Represent the program to community providers (i.e. schools, churches and community centers) and provide information and training relevant to the program focus and populations
- Document community activities, outings and development involving families.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required 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 families
- Bilingual skills in Spanish required
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Proficiency with MS Office and Google product suites
- Cultural competency in working with Hispanic adolescents and their immigrant families.
- Proven ability to provide strong social service support and counseling
- Ability to apply analytical thinking to program matters regarding the Life is Precious™ Program
- Knowledge of program development and the ability to engage and motivate adolescents
- Responsible, organized and efficient
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a team approach and accomplish multiple assignments
- Demonstrated skill to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and to listen actively
- Related experience that demonstrates that the ability to be community minded, patient, creative, flexible, compassionate and culturally sensitive
- Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with other employees, officials, professional and technique groups, clients and the general public
- Ability to plan and successfully implement and gather patient related data for programs
Comunilife 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.
Job Summary
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Social & Legal Services
$88k-110k (estimate)
04/18/2023
05/10/2024
comunilife.org
BRONX, NY
200 - 500
1989
ROY MITHU
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
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About Comunilife
For 30 years, Comunilife (started in 1989) has been committed to improving the quality of life and creating a healthier tomorrow for New Yorkers with special needs in the Hispanic and broader communities, by providing culturally competent health and human services and a continuum of affordable and supportive housing. In 2017, Comunilife met the needs of more than 2,100 low-income and vulnerable New Yorkers. Roughly 90% of our clients have incomes below the federal poverty line; 90% are African-American or Latino; and 50% have Spanish as their primary (or sole) language. All struggle with profo...und challenges, i.e. chronic homelessness; HIV/AIDS and other major medical issues; serious mental illnesses and substance abuse. Comunilifes affordable and supportive housing programs address the need for safe, affordable, service enriched housing for a low-income population that has difficulty maintaining stable housing. A majority of our housing clients have a history of homelessness and/or long-term hospitalizations. Many are living with mental illness, HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses. Comunilife has 1806 apartments/units in 10 supportive residences, 3 low-income apartment buildings and 981 scatter site apartments in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. Our Medical Respite program provides short-term supportive housing and case management services to multiply-challenged patients leaving hospital care without a viable home in which to recuperate. Comunilife is a leader in the field of Latina adolescent suicide prevention. Our Life is Precious Program, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2018, provides non-clinical services to girls ages 12 to 17 in the Bronx (2008), Brooklyn (2009) and Queens (2015).Activities include academic support, creative arts therapies, music lessons, wellness activities and concrete family services, are designed to reduce the risk factors associated with Latina adolescent suicide.
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