Case Manager (Youth Development) - Queens

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinate support services for individuals on a caseload relating to employment success
• Support participants in completing paperwork and administrative responsibilities for the program
• Prepare service plans and other plans as appropriate or needed to support individuals in reaching their employment goals
• Participate in planning for services by addressing social factors pertinent to development of employment plan, including financial planning and access to community resources
• Conduct initial and on-going assessments, service plans, and progress notes with program participants
• Conduct supportive services, either in-person or remotely, as needed and appropriate. Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team, attending case conferences, staff meetings, and parent meetings as appropriate.
• Create and maintain excellent relationships with EBS staff for purpose of preparing job seekers for success in employment
• Provide coverage within the program in event of excessive staff absences

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and experience working with City systems such as public assistance, child welfare, education, and housing; or
• An Associate’s degree and experience working with City systems such as public assistance, child welfare, education, and housing;
• At least three (3) years successful experience in providing case management/counseling and working with City systems such as public assistance, child welfare, education, and housing.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants’ families, employers, funding sources, Care Coordinators, and other stakeholders.

Ability to organize work of self and others, as well as work independently as needed.

Experience or strong capacity in instructing/mentoring program participants, with prior work exposure in teaching or training individuals highly desirable.

Benefits

• Free Medical Insurance! (Single & Family)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (sick, personal and vacation)
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance