Case Manager-Life is Precious-

Company: Comunilife
Location: Bronx
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

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 including 4 weeks of vacation starting in the first year, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more.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 fieldExperience 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 programsPI182555471

Keywords: Comunilife, New Rochelle , Case Manager-Life is Precious-, Executive , Bronx, New York