Albany - Case Manager

BRIDGES OF AMERICA•Village of Lynbrook, NY

4d•$1 - $1

About The Position

Progress your career with Florida's largest and fastest growing Community Re-Entry services provider. Bridges International is the oldest and most successful private non-profit provider of re-entry services in the state of Florida, providing a continuum of care in Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, Transition Centers, and Community Release Centers, for ex- offenders and probation populations. At Bridges of America we Believe a Man Can Change. Join us in changing lives at our Bridges of Greater New York - Albany location. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following:

Requirements

Three (3) years’ experience in Case Management preferred.
One (1) year substance abuse experience preferred.
Must be proficient in Microsoft programs.
Must be flexible and adept with multi-tasks.
Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must be result driven.
High School Diploma.

Nice To Haves

Associates’ Degree in any Social Science field preferred.

Responsibilities

Have a minimum of two monthly case management session with each inmate/client.
Maintain Case Management progress notes on all inmates/clients.
Be available to make referrals for emergency counseling when needed.
Assist client to become gainfully employed.
Provide employability services.
Develop a discharge summary and a discharge profile on each inmate/client who leaves the program.
Works directly with the inmates and local service providers to plan for reintegration from incarceration into the community.
Conducts initial pre-release screening to determine the level of service and support needed.
Provides compliance of case management services within the facility.
Ensures individual participant case planning encompasses key partners, support and services.
Completes assigned trainings, including the Florida Department of Corrections 100 hour Transition Program Facilitator Training.
Facilitates assigned classes and programs, including Florida Department of Corrections 100 hour Transition Program.
Maintains relationships & contracts within network of local service providers.
Attend all staff meetings.
Visit each inmate’s/client’s place of employment and maintain records of visits.
Document phone calls to employers.
Maintain up to a maximum of 50 inmates/clients on Case Management load.
Follow all applicable policies and procedures.
Be available to work all shifts to ensure proper coverage per contract and policy standards.
Clock in and out utilizing the company time and attendance system
Must be able to perform the major functions of job with or without an accommodation.
Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.