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Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Program Director or Designee, functions as part of a team providing client-centered, strength-based rehabilitation and recovery services to assigned consumers that relate to the care, nurturing, treatment, education, socialization, habilitation, recovery/healing and support of adults diagnosed with a mental illness and in some instances, co-occurring substance abuse disorder. These tasks focus on supporting, instructing and assisting recipients of mental health services to develop the skills needed to attain personal goals, live, be educated, work, and socialize successfully in the community environments of their choice. ESSENTIAL TASKS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) • Secures information, such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the individual's situation, and evaluates these and the individual's capabilities. Based on this information, completes and maintains consumer treatment plans to include quarterly service-plan reviews, assessments, medical records, and changes in treatment and/or medications either manually or electronically as instructed., • Provides supportive counseling in 1:1 or group formats that assist the consumer to modify attitudes and behaviors as needed, • Maintains up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each consumer and develops measurable and objective service plans that maximize consumer rehabilitative abilities in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Continually documents consumer treatment progress. Reviews service plans and performs follow-up to determine quantity and quality of services provided. Ensures that plans include consideration of the consumer’s cultural and ethnic background, customs, needs, beliefs, and primary language., • Facilitates individualized services to the consumer that meet the diverse needs of the consumer and focus on the discharge-planning goal. Document case notes regarding significant and untoward events and contacts with mental health providers, including ICM’s and AOT’s., • Models appropriate behavior and provides rehabilitation and recovery services to consumers that incorporates skills training in all areas of psychiatric rehabilitation, including the 11 restorative services. Uses cognitive-behavioral techniques (e.g. role-plays, skills training, plans of action) that assist the consumer in meeting service plan goals Examples of skills training include self-advocacy training, ADL (Activities of Daily Living) skill building, medication management training, socialization skill enhancement, and conflict resolution training. Uses cognitive-behavioral techniques (e.g. role-plays, skills training, plans of action) to assist the consumer in meeting service plan goals., • Encourages consumers’ adherence to medication, program, and medical appointments, including morning or evening routines, to help consumers meet treatment goals and maintain appointments., • Monitors medications and/or supervises individuals' self-administration of medication; counts appropriate doses of medication and maintains medication records in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Tracks annual physical examinations and encourages follow-up., • Provides substance abuse services and administer urinalysis and/or breathalyzer tests to consumers as directed., • Participates in fire drills, performs headcounts, fire-watch and heat safety activities with other team members., • Executes emergency plans as outlined in the policy and procedure manual., • Comply with all applicable agency policies, including infection control policies., • May have on-call responsibilities. Bachelor's degree in a human services field* OR Associate’s Degree in a human services field* and two years of full-time experience providing direct services to individuals with mental disabilities or other relevant human service experience OR High school diploma or equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education, and four years of full-time human services work experience OR An equivalent combination of training and experience. 30 college credits may be substituted for 1 year of human services experience. *Human Services Fields: Anthropology, Art/Dance Therapy, Audiology, Chemical Dependence Administration, Child Development/Family Relations, Criminal Justice, Community Mental Health, Counseling/Guidance, Divinity/Religion/Theology, Education, Drama Therapy, Gerontology, Health Education, Health Administration, Music Therapy, Nursing/Medicine, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Pastoral Counseling, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Recreational Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, , Speech Pathology, Vocational Counseling, Human services. Your degree must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. CASE MANAGER TRAINEE Otherwise qualified candidates who lack the indicated number of years of experience may be offered employment as Case Manager Trainees at a reduced salary, until the experience requirements are met. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Committed to the active promotion of ICL values and goals., • Ability to effectively use required software such as IMA, Word, Outlook, and other technology required by ICL., • Basic understanding of the causes and processes of mental illness and substance abuse disorder., • Ability to use sound judgment in identifying and solving problems and knowing when to seek assistance., • Ability to be aware of self and one’s impact on others, • Ability to learn, understand and comply with all regulations, policies and procedures., • Ability to organize time effectively to accomplish all tasks in a timely way and meet deadlines without prompting., • Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned., • Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures, • Ability to engage in active listening, attending to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate, • Ability to identify the nature of problems and to participate effectively in solving problems., • Ability to report for work as scheduled on a consistent basis, • Ability to be ethical- to understand and adhere to internal and external laws, rules, and policies

Job Description Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking Full Time (Spanish/English) Bilingual Case Manager for our Mobile Response and Stabilization Services Program located in Jersey City, NJ. REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor Degree in social work or a related field, • Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish ANNUAL SALARY AVAILABLE: • $43,500 - $46,500 DUTIES AND ABILITIES • Provide in-home and community based crisis de-escalation/intervention and assessment, safety planning as well as stabilization and case management services to families and children according to the families' individualized service needs. PROGRAM DETAILS • CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status. bd5NOTI9Qh

Job Description PROS Recovery Specialists establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with individuals and their families by effectively utilizing clinical skills. They may review the individuals psychiatric, medical and other case records and discuss issues with families and other members of the treatment team; complete admission screening; conduct psychosocial assessments; make treatment recommendations; participate in treatment planning; provide social casework services; provide individual, group, and family therapy; assess availability of services; serve as consumer advocate; develop and implement discharge plans; and coordinate services with community providers. Incumbents advocate to ensure individuals receive appropriate treatment/services that their legal and human rights are protected and promote effective and consistent utilization of services and resources. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) • Interviews individual after a thorough review of the record to construct the psychosocial assessment., • Obtains psychosocial history by interviewing the individual, the family, significant others, and former service providers to formulate clinical recommendations for therapeutic interventions., • Assesses individuals’ treatment needs., • Prioritizes the individual’s treatment needs; assesses impact of treatment on the individual and the family; assesses ability of significant others to assist in the treatment planning process; and involves the individual and significant others in a comprehensive treatment plan; and in some settings, determines which individuals are appropriate for other levels of care., • Participates in the development of a written comprehensive individualized treatment plan that is based on the assessment of the individuals clinical needs; determines need for services and ensures that referrals for ancillary, support and consultative services are noted and made; reviews and updates individual treatment plan according to all applicable guidelines and in response to clinical change; and ensures that arrangements are made and documented for continuation of care well in advance of individuals planned departure., • May identify, coordinate and plan for the individuals’ financial needs., • May identify and provide intervention to individuals in crisis in a range of settings; or provides consultation to others to enable them to appropriately intervene., • Assesses the individual’s readiness for discharge; identifies needed resources; works with consumers/patients, families and providers to link him/her with appropriate resources; may conduct follow-up visits., • Prepares an outline of objectives and conducts sessions according to treatment program schedule., • Meets with assigned group according to treatment schedule., • Conducts specialized groups to meet the needs of target populations:, • Maintains topic-focused discussion., • Provides opportunities for participation., • Ensures that content of group sessions is consistent with objective of treatment plan and meets the needs of the individual members., • Ensures that individual attendance and participation in sessions is documented., • Documents, within required timeframes, the content and results of group counseling or therapy., • Periodically evaluates the effectiveness of assigned group sessions, and based on the evaluation results, makes any changes indicated., • Provides treatment to family or significant others or advocates for such services:, • Reviews and evaluates the involvement of family/significant others in treatment and carries out corrective action as appropriate and/or makes recommendations and/or referrals for needed services such as mental health issues, safe homes for domestic violence, parenting skills, and how to apply for financial assistance., • Takes a lead role in on-going efforts to increase the involvement of family/significant others in treatment program., • Prepares an outline of family program sessions and objectives., • Facilitates family education session according to treatment plan., • May supervise master’s program level students (MSW, MHC, CAT) Meets with staff on caseload and identified issues., • Prepares performance program and discusses these duties with staff; prepares and completes a written performance program according to agency guidelines; monitors and evaluates performance., • Establishes work schedules; monitors time and attendance taking corrective action where necessary; approves and disapproves requests for time off., • Ability to work with clients, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences., • Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a treatment plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standards, • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, clients, families, and the public., • Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned using computers and computer software assigned (e.g., IMA, Word, Anasazi, etc.), • Ability to understand and adhere to internal and external laws, rules, and policies, • Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others New York State approved Limited Permit – Master of Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Creative Arts Therapist, licensed by New York State as a Licensed Master of Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist; current, valid registration certificate.

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. Youth Enrichment Services (YES) engages school-aged youth between 12 and 21 years old in programming and supportive services that change the culture around violence and encourage positive youth development. YES is delivered in and around schools in neighborhoods with a high prevalence of community violence. YES staff actively recruit and engage youth who are vulnerable to system involvement and may be at risk for interpersonal violence or who have experienced community violence. Position: Outreach Worker Reports To: Assistant Program Director Location: Multiple Locations What The Outreach Worker Does: • Facilitate structured sessions during the school year, providing workshops, group discussions, or mentorship activities focused on topics such as conflict resolution, violence prevention, and positive youth development., • Work closely with safety staff to identify and engage at-risk youth., • Serve as a visible, approachable presence during school hours to build relationships with students., • Detect, interrupt, and mediate conflicts involving students both inside and outside the school., • Respond to crisis situations promptly, deescalating conflicts and preventing violence through intervention and mentorship., • Collaborate with school personnel and local law enforcement to address incidents and identify recurring "hot spots" for potential conflicts., • Provide safe passage for students at least twice weekly (four times weekly for campus schools), ensuring a visible and supportive presence along common routes to public transportation and other high-risk areas., • Assist in identifying and addressing conflicts that arise during dismissal or early after-school hours., • Actively recruit high-risk youth into the program, providing ongoing support to address their needs and challenges., • Establish trust-based relationships with participants, offering guidance and encouragement to help them navigate personal and academic challenges., • Mentor participants on prosocial behaviors, life skills, and conflict resolution., • Support marketing efforts, including distributing program materials to the school and surrounding community., • Document participant interactions, outreach efforts, and mediation activities, maintaining accurate and confidential records., • Participate in regular team meetings and required training sessions to stay informed of program updates and best practices., • Support program events and activities, providing on-the-ground assistance and mentorship to participants., • Maintain open communication with the Lead Mediation Specialist and staff to ensure effective service delivery and perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Mediation Specialist or Program Director.Minimum Education/Experience Required:, • Relevant experience as described above, preferably in a mid-sized (250+ employees) organization., • Good written & verbal communication., • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite. Status: Part-time (Seasonal) CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR 1fs1f6T1E9

Job Description Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. We are currently seeking a Full Time Case Worker for our Supportive Assistance for Individuals and Families (SAIF) program located in Newark, New Jersey. The SAIF program’s aim is to reduce dependency on welfare by promoting self-sufficiency for individuals who have received welfare benefits for more than 48 months. Job Duties: • The Case Worker monitors their caseload; completes monthly state reports; completes monthly caseload lists; maintains case records; and completes assessments to identify barriers as well provide career counseling, • Bachelor's Degree (preferably Social Work, Sociology or Psychology field), • 1 to 2 years experience in social services field Visit our website Internal Applicants: Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form. Agency Mission: In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture. Benefits: CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status. Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. Powered by JazzHR YufJ0zOFgj

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA’s Cure Violence Program works with 16 – 24 year old at risk youths who are or may have potentially been involved in street violence, community residents, businesses and community-based organizations to implement Cure Violence: The Campaign to Stop the Shooting. Cure Violence is a public health strategy to reduce and prevent shootings and killings. This program will focus on a defined area identified as a “hot spot” in Brownsville, Brooklyn for shooting violence within the 73rd Precinct. The program works to prevent gun violence by: 1) mediating conflicts that may end in gun violence, 2) changing the thinking of individuals who are most at risk of being victims or perpetrators of violence, and 3) working closely with a broad coalition of local partners to promote a visible community-wide message that shooting is unacceptable behavior. Position: Outreach Worker Reports To: Assistant Program Manager Location: 444 Thomas Boyland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 What The Outreach Worker Does: • Reach out and market the program to the community via street outreach in order to recruit clients., • Assist in organizing responses to all shootings that occur in the targeted catchment area within 72 hours of receipt of notice of the shooting or killing., • Prepare marketing materials and market the program to community., • Attend and help facilitate social/peer support events (i.e., community events and shooting response meetings, etc)., • Review all documentation establishing clients' eligibility for program and make file copies., • Assist clients in completing all CAMBA intake applications and forms., • Create and maintain client files., • Conduct initial intake or assessment of clients and clients' families and/or periodic reassessments., • Follow-up with clients and with referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization., • Work with clients to break through barriers to client goals and to assist clients in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency., • Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate more fully in this process., • Act as client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, etc., • Monitor clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face home and office visits, and document via progress notes., • Recommend closing of cases in which clients have: (a) achieved primary goals and have maintained stability for a period of months; or, (b) have not demonstrated a willingness to participate in the process (lost-to-service); or, (c) have become ineligible for services (e.g. moved out of area)., • Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports., • May conduct client’s and/or families’ periodic re-assessments., • May schedule appointments for client with referral organizations., • May escort clients to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.)., • Equally at home conversing with gang members, community activists, law enforcement personnel, and public officials., • Subject to a criminal background check and random drug testing., • No pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse or domestic violence or history thereof., • Strong knowledge of the Brownsville community., • Familiarity with Brownsville 73rd Police Precinct community challenges of teens and young adults there; strongly preferred., • Ability to work a flexible schedule including morning, evening and weekends as needed., • Must have understanding of, sensitivity and commitment to working with families of youth that have experienced gun related trauma., • Case Managers should be prepared for various outdoor weather conditions during their regular workday. Compensation: $50,000 annually When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization. Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays. CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR CPoRrorkhc

Job Description In the context of child-centered, the Case Planner provides family-focused practice to promote permanency, safety and well-being, and to reduce length of stay in foster care, the case planner also provides comprehensive casework services for both youth and families. The case planner provides all case management services and ensures that all ACS mandates are in compliance. Casework delivery is to be consistent with Good Shepherd Services’ philosophy and within city and state mandates. Please note this position is based ONSITE with the possibly of 1 or 2 days Remote. We provide a range of programming for Vulnerable Youth/Adolescent with history of Trauma. Job Title: Case Planner, Marian Hall Reports to: Assistant Director of Social Services Location: 337 E. 17th Street, New York, NY 10003 Hours: 40 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt Position requires staff to be onsite along with some field work. Some evening will be required. Hybrid Schedules are based on program needs and at leadership discretion. Major Duties: • Maintain primary case planning responsibility for 16-20 cases in collaboration with the social worker., • Establish immediate contact with families to provide information about the program., • Conduct required casework contacts with the child, parent, and collateral contacts (schools, service providers, medical personnel, mental health practitioners, youth development counselor and substance abuse counselors)., • Work collaboratively with Social Worker to make assessment-based referrals as necessary to meet the needs of the child and/or parent., • Assess birth parent’s homes for diagnostic purposes to ensure the safety of youth and family while at home and complete home safety assessments., • Attend court and permanency hearings., • Maintain up to date case records within agency standards and complete all necessary ACS/Agency documentation including FASPs, Progress notes, Permanency Hearing reports and all other reports necessary to fulfill the function of the work., • Progress notes are to be completed and submitted preferably within one day of the event but no later than the end of the given week of the event., • Submit, PYA, FASP and Permanency Hearing Report on the internal date for review provided by the agency's compliance department., • Manage case load of AWOC and work collaboratively with assigned Social Worker to locate AWOC youth., • Develop community relationships and communicate with all collaterals, including ACS., • In collaboration with the primary social worker, youth development counselor, work with full treatment team, family and youth to develop the most appropriate permanency plan with emphasis on lasting family connections and/or other permanent caring connections in the community., • Attend and participate in treatment team meetings, service plan reviews and FTC’s; provide relevant input., • Maintain appropriate and relevant documentation of all contacts and events., • Effectively use and practice the Sanctuary Model tools such as safety plans, community meetings, psycho-education groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences and self-care in the department/program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture., • Promote and model the seven Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma sensitive culture., • Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) Framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment., • Provide coverage for Marian Hall cases when necessary., • Bachelor’s degree required., • Experience working with families and adolescents in the child welfare system required., • Must be able to establish working relationships with participants in need of supportive services., • Must have working knowledge of Connections., • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to work flexible hours, including two evenings., • Ability to use public transportation to travel throughout New York City., • Must have a commitment to GSS models of practice including Sanctuary and ACS principles to promote permanency, safety and well-being., • Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma informed perspective., • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.