The Opportunity

The Case Manager will  deliver youth-focused gun violence prevention and community violence intervention programming for FCA's Empowerment Through Wellness to Prevent Gun Violence Initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work as an onsite case manager and member of the team to support youth charged with gun-related offenses.
• Provide individualized case management for all participants.
• Make appropriate cross-system referrals i
• Life Skills: Harm reduction, parenting, healthy habits, financial literacy, and planning.
• Manage, build and create relationships with local agencies and service providers.
• Assist youth in navigating systems including providing court advocacy and transportation to medical appointments.
• Work with the court staff/resource coordinators, mentors and therapeutic counselor and assist them in providing case management services to their high-risk program participants.
• Coordinate case planning/ service delivery with assigned court staff, including Resource Coordinators, and make appropriate cross-system referrals.
• Engage with other community-based service providers as appropriate to ensure a wraparound approach.
• Be available to support the team in emergencies regarding incidents with staff or participants.
• Adhere to all documentation and database requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in related field with appropriate experience.
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish required.
• 2+ years of experience in working with at risk populations.
• Lived experience required and connections with at-risk Hempstead youth a plus.
• Proficient computer skills with MS Office
• Valid and clean driver's license. 

Compensation

The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth.

Benefits

• Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 403(b); with generous employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.