Case Manager / Career Counselor

Case Manager / Career Counselor

Location : Freeport, NY | Schedule : Full Time, 35 hours per week, Monday

and Wed 12pm-8pm, Tuesday, Thurs and Friday 9am-5pm| Status : Non-Exempt | Salary Range : $24.73 / hour

The Opportunity

FCA is seeking a Case Manger for our Walkabout Program, a transitional independent living program for young adults, ages 16-20. The Walkabout prepares homeless adolescents and young adults for independent living by assisting with job interviews, resumes, creating a budget and overall planning for the future.

The Case Manager takes an active role in assessing and assisting residents in the program to meet their Individual Treatment Plan goals in the areas of educational / vocational planning and employment goals. The Case Manager works as part of a team that develops a milieu where youth take responsibility for their behavior and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop a network of Vocational training and job placement resources
• Assess residents for basic skills in education and vocation and coordinate, and monitor the educational planning for all clients.
• Supervise and implement tutorial services and mentoring for residents
• Conduct / coordinate employment and education workshops as needed.
• Provide aftercare services for former residents.
• Assist residents in obtaining necessary documentation and health insurance.
• Perform Step Up to Success (SU2S) assessments, input all data / information and assign SU2S tasks. In addition, monitor client's progress in SU2S and attend meetings.
• Enter in case notes in the HMIS system.
• Conduct intakes for residents into the program when needed.
• Participate in monthly case reviews for each resident.
• Assess the youth for services and make all necessary referrals in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Basic computer skills with MS Office

Additional Information

Schedule : Monday 12pm-8pm, Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm

Salary : $24.73 / hr

Benefits Information

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.