Case Manager (Bilingual in Spanish)

 NAFI NY provides innovative community-based services to children and families in need across Westchester and Orange Counties.

NAFI Connecticut provides programs, consultation, and support services in a variety of settings across Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island. We work with adults, children, and families to increase communication and social skills, improve relationships, increase circles of support, and provide therapeutic services based on best-practice research. We believe that people can change, and we work to empower each individual in their own care.  

We are currently exploring candidates for a compassionate, dedicated Bilingual Case Manager to join our amazing team of professionals!

The Bilingual Case Manager will provide case management services to families in Westchester County or Orange County. The Parenting Love and Limits Case Manager/ Bilingual Case Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting families to achieve goals, address needs that lead to DSS involvement, and support the safety and well-being of children and families. To engage and effectively work with families within their natural environment, the Case Manager/ Bilingual Case Manager provides services in the family’s home and community. The case manager plays an integral role, responsible for supporting families, collaborating with community providers, connecting families to services, and ensuring safety and well-being.

Parenting Love and Limits Program is an evidence-based practice that can reduce residential lengths of stay and can also be used to prevent residential placement for teens. Clients and their families participate in a six-week group and a minimum of eight to twelve family therapy sessions. The Bilingual Case Manager works in conjunction with the NAFI PLL clinician to support families with addressing needs and goal attainment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Complete intake screenings of new referrals in accordance with NAFI NY and PLL standards
• Complete pre- and post-assessments according to NAFI NY and PLL standards
• Facilitate PLL groups in conjunction with the PLL clinician
• Provide respite support activities for youth on caseload
• Provide support and guidance to families to achieve service plan and treatment plan goals
• Provide linkages to community services to the family to ensure that they receive the services needed
• Provide services to families at times convenient to them, including evenings and weekends
• Conduct minimum required visits with families each month as per NAFI NY, PLL, DSS, and OCFS requirements
• Complete PLL model adherence and fidelity measures
• Attend PLL scheduled consultations and incorporate feedback into work with families
• Collaborate with the Department of Social Services on the family’s needs and services being provided
• Team approach to connect families with service providers to support families in achieving goals
• Assist with crisis management, intervention, and de-escalation when needed
• Document progress notes, reports, and treatment/service plans that demonstrate the case management support provided to families, including successes and challenges of the family's progress towards goal attainment
• Report both written and oral to stakeholders and courts on the progress and barriers the family is experiencing

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in social work, counseling, or a related area from a four-year College or university
• Two years of related experience and/or training
• Experience with troubled and/or delinquent adolescents preferred
• Have a valid driver’s license, have your own vehicle, and be willing to travel throughout Westchester County, Orange County, and other locations as required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Experience in child welfare preferred

Hourly Rate: $24.00 per hour

Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Statement

NAFI Connecticut, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class. Inclusivity and removing barriers are important to us. We are passionate about instilling a sense of belonging, celebrating diverse perspectives, and offering equal opportunities for employees to contribute and grow. We encourage members of underrepresented or marginalized communities and all those that share in these beliefs to apply.

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