Purpose of Job
SCO
Family of Services has provided vital human services throughout New York City
and Long Island for more than 100 years. SCO helps vulnerable New Yorkers build
a strong foundation for the future, aiding to get young children off to a good
start, launch youth into adulthood, stabilize and strengthen families and
unlock potential for children and adults with special needs
SCO is seeking dedicated Therapeutic
Case Managers to provide oversight and case management services to incarcerated
young adults aged between 18-21 years old.
In order to facilitate safety, permanency, and well-being, in jail and
on their re-entry.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) infused job readiness curriculum based sessions to incarcerated young adults on Rikers Island. Including: life skills, career development, employment skills, resume building, cover letters and interview preparation
Experience of building safe, secure, and stable, family centered systems that are connected to the community
Organizing and facilitating case planning conferences with young adults, family members and other network providers / professionals
Gathers appropriate information on young adults and family functioning and integrates information into comprehensive assessments and transitional plans for re-entry
Assist young adults in finding community resources such as housing, employment, education, mental and physical health care services
Documents all contact with clients and collaterals; Creates clear action plans and case activity for weekly progress report submission
Provides referrals for community based services and any other required services that a young adult may require
Tracks, monitors and reports on YA attendance, achievement and progression whilst incarcerated and released
Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with DOC uniform and non-uniform personnel, colleagues and vendors, to promote and achieve the YAWP contractual objectives
Ability to recognize problematic behaviors, whilst cultivating empathy, solving problems, and delivering the required coping skills to young adults
Use motivational interviewing techniques to optimize engagement and enable change through identification of young adult goals
Maintain weekly contact with youth who are released to the community through group and individual counseling sessions, and through visits to school and/or job placements, as well as other community based support services
35 hours a work week; Flexibility for evening and weekend coverage
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education or Human Services Field four or more year’s prior experience working with young adults ages 18-21 in a social services setting;
Or a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education or Human Services Field with 2 or more years prior experience working with young adults ages 18-21 in a social services setting.
Ability to obtain Department of Corrections clearance and work within the constraints of facility guidelines. Including lock downs and personal screenings, which can be changed at the discretion of the Department of Correction
Good Microsoft Office and Database skills
Good verbal and written communication skills required. Bi-Lingual a plus
Skills:
Good organizational and time management skills.
The ability to manage, motivate and represent young adults at a variety of levels
Ability to create and sustain a learning environment in which the safety and the welfare of young and vulnerable adults is paramount
High levels of drive, determination and commitment
Excellent team working skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a capacity to work with a wide range of people
Ability to act under own initiative and constantly strive to deliver excellence and creativity in your work
Analytical skills - proven ability to deal with complex issues and make them understandable to a wide audience
Ability to prioritize urgent issues whilst achieving outcomes to agreed upon deadlines
Purpose of Job
SCO Family of Services has provided vital human services throughout New York City and Long Island for more than 100 years. SCO helps vulnerable New Yorkers build a strong foundation for the future, aiding to get young children…
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