Liaison - Rikers Island Community Re-entry Assistance Network (CRAN)

Join Our Team as a Riker's Island Liaison!

Are you passionate about supporting the justice involved population, and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 80,000 people through 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Riker's Island Liaison for our Community Re-entry Assistance Network (CRAN) program.

• Wage: $30 per hour
• Schedule: 35 hours per week - Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm ET
• Location: Riker's Island

Purpose of This Role:

The Rikers Island based Community Re-entry Assistance Network (CRAN) Community Transitional Case Management (CTCM) Liaison focuses on engaging clients in-person prior to release in order to ensure effective service delivery by CRAN staff. The CRAN Liaison assists in screening, treatment planning, and case management of eligible substance abusing and/or mentally ill (co-occurring) clients. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meet with incarcerated clients with serious mental illness who have been difficult to engage. Explain the CRAN program and otherwise engage each client in a manner that will increase the likelihood of future enrollment and successful engagement with the program.
• Collaborate with discharge planners on Rikers Island and community-based CRAN Case Managers.
• Complete in-person screenings for incarcerated clients, prior to release.
• Hold groups, small meetings or individual sessions with clients at Rikers facilities.
• Following a comprehensive screening works with supervision to effectuate referrals to mental health, drug abuse, or alcoholism facility. May accompany and/or arranges transportation for clients to the appropriate facility when necessary.
• Maintain case documentation available for review by supervision at any time, i.e. client records, including progress notes and all other relevant information to assist clients and to comply with program requirements.
• Investigate and recommend supportive services for clients.
• Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Psychology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or behavioral science with at least one-year experience with the population required.  A significant combination of education and experience in mental health, substance abuse or criminal justice may be considered.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to work cooperatively with treatment programs, Social Work Department, Department of Corrections and criminal justice 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. 

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after anniversary, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.
• Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.
• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered.
• We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.

Salary : $30