CASE MANAGER - BILINGUAL SPANISH in Bay Shore, New York at Family Service League Inc.

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE:

Flexible schedule: Part Time up to 19.5 hour work week

Availability to work 1 evening a week required.

SUMMARY:

Family Service League is seeking a part-time Bilingual Case Manager for our Alternatives for Youth (AFY) Program. The Alternatives for Youth Program is designed to avert the referral of youth to the Suffolk County PINS Probation System. This is achieved through care coordination between the Family Support Workers and the families, as they provide services and education with an emphasis on promoting positive change. Bilingual in Spanish required, up to 19.5 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Case Manager will provide linkage, coordination, advocacy, and mentoring.
• Engage families in conflict management and skill building.
• The Case Manager will provide direct services, including anger management and parenting skills to youth and parents to avoid involvement with the juvenile justice system.
• Conduct assessments and maintain electronic health records of all services provided.
• The Case Manager will conduct home visits throughout Suffolk County.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree, or Associate’s degree with one years of human service experience or High School Diploma with three years of human service experience required.

At least one year experience working with community resources is required.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills required.

Strong communication skills, verbal and written, are required.

Bilingual and Spanish communication skills required.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, required.

Valid and clean NYS Driver's license required.

Travel required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires sitting for long periods of time and travelling throughout Suffolk County to conduct home visits.

Home Department: Alternatives for Youth

Total Hours: 19.5

Hiring Manager: Oscar Lopez