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New York City | Jobs lists this Case Manager opportunity in brooklyn, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Case Manager
The selected candidate will be offered a salary of $62,868.00 – $97,593.00. The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community. The Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) provides a wide range of services and programs for youth at every stage of the juvenile justice process. Our goals are to (a) build stronger and safer communities and advance public safety by preventing juveniles from entering the New York City's juvenile justice system, (b) provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in our custodial care, and (c) help juveniles access the tools they need to leave the justice system for good. We strive to help families and young people by providing supportive services that are responsive to the needs of individual youth and families. NEST (Nurture, Engage, Support, Treat) Unit ensures that youth served by DYFJ (from detention to placement) are receiving comprehensive and consistent medical, mental health, case management, social and educational services throughout their involvement with our system. In addition, NEST organizes our family engagement and parent support work, and provides staff training on mental health, trauma, LGBTQ issues and Commercially Sexually Exploited Children. The duties and responsibilities of the Case Manager will include, but not limited to:
Meet with residents at assigned hall(s) to discuss their needs, concerns, progress etc.
Complete Case Management Intake and PREA for new residents at assigned hall.
Complete documentation/progress notes summarizing discussions.
Complete court ordered adjustment reports.
Communicate with parents on a weekly basis and complete parental notifications as needed.
Send emails and correspond with attorneys regarding their client as per the residents' request or need.
Make resident referrals to mental health as needed.
Act as liaison to Mental Health, DOE, Group Services, External Providers and Medical staff.
Advocate for youth to ensure all residents get the services they are entitled to, while in detention.
Additional Information: This position has been reposted. Previous applicants do not need to reapply. Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. The Administration for Children's Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access to all individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Simone Campbell at or .
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Worksite address
brooklyn, NY, 11210, US
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