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POSITION: COBRA Case Management Technician

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Provides direct case work activities, timely intakes, assessments, advocacy and referrals.  A minimum of 25 hours of direct casework is required per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Coordinates all assessment, develops case plans and referrals for treatment
  • Keeps daily time sheets and statistics
  • Discusses program and services with participants from intake through discharge
  • Establishes and maintains case records
  • Obtains all necessary records from other agencies involved with our COBRA clients
  • Meets with participants as needed for follow-up and recommendation
  • Teaches basic parenting and homemaking skills
  • Makes referrals for concrete services
  • Conducts home visits, case finding and outreach routinely in order to maintain caseload
  • Provides evening and weekend telephone coverage on a rotating basis
  • Performs other related and unrelated duties as directed by supervision
  • The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions.                                                              

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
    AA in a related field required; B.S. in a related field preferred.  Experience working with HIV-related illnesses, substance abuse, groups and children required.  Experience with field work, home visits, case finding and outreach preferred.  Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written forms required.  Ability to work effectively in teams required.  Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.  Drivers license and car a plus.

    To apply, send your cover letter and resume.  Include the position title and your salary requirements. No calls please.

    PSI
    1401 University Avenue
    Bronx, NY 10452
    Attn: Human Resources

    Fax: 718.588.5709

    jobs@projectsamaritan.org


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