Case Manager - NeON

Overview Brooklyn Community Services is one of Brooklyn’s first and largest non-sectarian social services agencies. Serving more than 20,000 individuals annually, BCS is committed to a broad and diverse range of services, including prevention of foster care placement; crisis intervention; early childhood and after-school education; and vocational training, job placement, and clinical services to adults with physical and developmental disabilities, and histories of mental illness. Position: Case Manager - NeON Reports to: Program Director Hours: Full-time Monday - Friday 9 am-5 pm Salary Range: 40,000-45,000 Brooklyn Community Services is one of Brooklyn’s first and largest non-sectarian social services agencies. Serving more than 20,000 individuals annually, BCS is committed to a broad and diverse range of services, including prevention of foster care placement; crisis intervention; early childhood and after-school education; and vocational training, job placement, and clinical services to adults with physical and developmental disabilities, and histories of mental illness. The NeON Probation Program focuses on 16-24-year-olds who have active involvement within the Justice System. Neon Works provides an array of services designed to help participants reach a higher level of work readiness/employability and reduce the likelihood of participation in violent activity. Neon also offers career awareness services, connection to educational opportunities, assistance with job search competencies, and case management; however, Neon provides emphasis on education, training, and the ability to earn credentials in growing and/or stable occupational fields. Responsibilities Manage a caseload of approximately 17 clients Documenting activity, including outreach, consent forms, client progress, and transition plans, intake and ongoing assessment Develop an individualized service plan (ISP), goal setting, and addressing obstacles to job readiness with each client Advocacy and referral to identified needs and services Convening meetings to review client progress Assisting clients to acquire/maintain employment, job readiness, and education opportunity Conduct client 6-month follow-up after program completion Participate in program and agency-wide groups, trainings and meetings as required Assist with the development of funding proposals as needed Other tasks as required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) or a closely related human services field. Experience supporting families within child welfare, behavioral health, healthcare, or social services environments. Ability to work and effectively contribute in a multidisciplinary team setting. Good written and verbal communication skills for documentation and advocacy. Ability to work respectfully and effectively across diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial communities. Committed to providing high-quality, person-centered services with a focus on individual empowerment. Highly organized and self-directed; able to manage a caseload and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is a plus. BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr