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Care Coordinator

Company:
Cayuga Counseling Services Inc
Location:
Syracuse, NY
Posted:
May 17, 2024
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Description:

Cayuga Counseling Services, Inc.

partners with the Onondaga County Probation Department to offer an important service in Onondaga County by operating an enhanced pre-trial release program.

This program seeks to address the needs of defendants housed in the Onondaga County Justice Center who suffer with a serious mental health illness and possibly a co-occurring substance abuse disorder with the goal to have the defendant released and remain in the community as their case proceeds.

Cayuga Counseling is seeking a Full-time Care Coordinator to facilitate this process.

The Care Coordinator will perform the following duties: Receive referrals from the Onondaga County Probation Department Interview defendants housed at the Onondaga County Justice Center and complete appropriate assessments.

Upon release of defendant, identify and assist with establishing additional community related linkages to services.

Communicate with service providers and the assigned Probation Officer to ensure client participation and attendance Document in a timely manner all contact with service providers and clients in the Onondaga County computer database Track and compile program data Complete client aftercare contact/referrals for three months following release from the program Assist with Pre-Trial Release case manager duties as assigned.

Preform other duties as needed.

EEO Qualified candidates will have: Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field; 3+ years experience with intensive case management/care coordination; the ability to develop and foster relationships; excellent verbal and written communication skills; prior experience with the criminal justice population is a plus.

The Agency offers: 3 Weeks PTO in your first year, 4 weeks in your second year.

48 Hours of Wellness time annually (4 hours accrue per month) that can be used any time you feel you need some time for yourself.

10 Paid Holidays per year including 1 Floating Holiday.

96 Hours of sick time annually (accruing 8 hours per month). Agency sponsored life and dental insurance for employees, family plans are also available.

6 different health insurance plans to choose from.

Sabbatical: After 5 years of service, you are eligible for 4 WEEKS PAID TIME OFF that does not go against your other PTO.

Full Time

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