Case Manager Queens
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Comunilife Inc. is looking to fill a Case Manager position for its Life is Precious, Queens location. 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.You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.Areas Of ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 recruitmentProvide case management and counseling to connect the clients with servicesAssist in the creation of age-appropriate programing for young adults that serve to expand horizons and provide healing, calming experiences for the clientsReinforce vocational exploration, internships and community service to enhance participants' career planning, learning, personal growth and civic responsibilityCoordinate trips, celebrations and special events for young adults and their families that increase the clients' cultural pride and awarenessCollaborate with community agencies, public officials, and organizationsParticipate in program team meetings to discuss accomplishments and program related mattersRepresent the program to community providers (i.e. schools, churches and community centers) and provide information and training relevant to the program focus and populationsDocument community activities, outings and development involving families.Performs other duties as assignedRequired Job QualificationsEducation and Experience Requirement(s):Bachelor's degree in human services or related field, preferably is social work.Experience working with adolescents and familiesBilingual skills in Spanish requiredKnowledge , Skills, And AbilitiesProficiency with MS Office and Google product suitesCultural competency in working with Hispanic adolescents and their immigrant families.Proven ability to provide strong social service support and counselingAbility to apply analytical thinking to program matters regarding the Life is Precious™ ProgramKnowledge of program development and the ability to engage and motivate adolescentsResponsible, organized and efficientDemonstrated ability to perform in a team approach and accomplish multiple assignmentsDemonstrated skill to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and to listen activelyRelated experience that demonstrates that the ability to be community minded, patient, creative, flexible, compassionate and culturally sensitiveAbility to deal tactfully and diplomatically with other employees, officials, professional and technique groups, clients and the general publicAbility to plan and successfully implement and gather patient related data for programsComunilife 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.PI8623f8dc62d3-36310-#######2