Case Manager (FORGE)

Center For Community Alternatives

Job Location:

Syracuse, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 54000 - 54000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Organization

Center for Community Alternatives (CCA)supports and builds power with people across New York State who have been affected by mass incarcerationcriminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network of direct services advocacy and organizing and by supporting the leadership of directly-impacted people we advance civil and human rights for all New Yorkers. CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need to thrive.

Why Join the Team

At CCAwe are committed to fair transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive market-informed compensation. The successful candidates salary is determined by the combination of knowledge skills competencies experience and geography.Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the most desirable nonprofit places at which to work and in part recognize the importance of work-life balance.

Job Summary: Responsible for providing person-centered case management to reentry parents through a collaborative individualized case plan. Promote services to participants to build parental engagement coparenting skills and economic stability. For incarcerated participants engage in person-centered transitional planning for successful reentry that bridges pre and post release programming. Support participants in obtaining identification documents. Support relevant reentry parent workshops and participant groups. Connects participants to community services including health mental health housing treatment recovery support employment and education services as per their individualized case plan. Regularly follows-up with participants and service providers are required updating the reentry plan as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop person-centered individualized case plans with each participant focusing on personal and family needs housing finances employment physical & mental health substance use recovery and treatment.

Meet with participants consistently both pre and post release as you follow the goals outlines in the individualized career plan. Engage partner resources as relevant through warm handoffs.

Document participant progress and performance through detailed record keeping and case notes. Distribute participant incentives in accordance with program policies and procedures.

Provide coaching and feedback to participants around engagement in programs workshops and training. Address barriers to ensure workshop and program completion.

Receive training in child abuse and domestic violence prevention. Promote or refer participants to relevant resources. Follow established procedures for reporting and intervention.

Assist with in-facility recruitment and enrollment and support groups while adhering to curriculum fidelity as needed.

Coordinate case management and reentry services with partner facility staff as needed taking into account schedules and participant movements.

Transport participants from the jail on the day of release to the CCA office to review and support participant goals outlines in the individualized case plan.

Support participants in completing resumes applications and job searches to obtain and retain employment.

Support parent support and job retention groups working cooperatively with the team to ensure participant participation.

Provide crisis intervention - including quick assessment of the nature of the crisis and identification of appropriate methods of intervention.

Comply with all policies and procedures of partnering training sites such as Onondaga County Correctional Facility (OCCF). Develop strong working relationships with OCCF staff.

Participate in staff meetings case conferencing and program evaluations.

Participate in in-service and outside training as approved by supervisor and/or as required. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in case management required; Excellent communication writing and computer skills required; Experience in working with adults with diverse cultural backgrounds preferred; Lived experience preferred; BA/BS in public administration health social work criminal justice preferred. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus; valid NYS Drivers License access to registered and insured vehicle and transporting participants in own vehicle required; occasional travel to out of town/state conferences and meetings required; ability to gain clearance to OCCF required

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.

12 paid holidays per year
20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff with the ability to use it after 90-days of employment.
Time off is earned starting on your first day.
7 days of paid sick time
100% paid family leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

CCA Website:HERE

Required Experience:

Manager

About the OrganizationCenter for Community Alternatives (CCA)supports and builds power with people across New York State who have been affected by mass incarcerationcriminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network of direct services advocacy and organizing and by supporting t...