Case Manager Healthy Start (Full Time $23.00/ Hour) - Catholic Charities of Onondaga County

Syracuse, NY

About the Job

Overview:

Thrive and Change Lives

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives.

We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!

Flexible Work Schedules

Remitted Tuition

Professional Development

Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits

Professional Supervision and Coaching

Recognition and Appreciation Programs

Opportunities for Growth and Promotion

Responsibilities:

The Healthy Start Case Manager plays a vital role in coordinating and implementing comprehensive case management services for pregnant women residing in the city of Syracuse. This includes conducting assessments, developing service plans, monitoring services, and providing necessary follow-up. They ensure regular face-to-face contact with clients, maintain confidentiality, and offer screening services for domestic violence and perinatal depression. The case manager also provides health education on various topics, facilitates prenatal care appointments, collaborates with relevant agencies, and offers referrals to community resources. Additionally, they are responsible for accurate documentation, maintaining case files, and attending regular meetings with their supervisor for guidance, support, and training.

PAY FOR THIS POSITION IS $23.00 PER HOUR

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience Required at Entry:

Associate's degree in Human Services or related field with 2 years of case management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in facilitating educational groups with vulnerable populations preferred.
Experience working with expectant mothers and parents of children under two years of age preferred.
Must meet all health standards for health department personnel as a subcontracting agency of the Onondaga County Health Department (OCHD).

Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency in utilizing electronic database systems.
Strong proficiency in MS Outlook and MS Office.
Excellent customer service skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Licenses/Certifications/Clearances:

Valid N.Y.S. Driver's License.
N.Y.S. Child Abuse Registry clearance.

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:

Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at client's homes and/or community facilities that may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals.
Manual dexterity sufficient to work with children/adults in a challenging and active environment.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building on our foundation of a diverse workforce; and fostering an inclusive environment that encourages the recruitment and engagement of a workforce that fully represents the community we serve. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race), color, creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, prior arrest/conviction record, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status of being transgender, ancestry, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Source : Catholic Charities of Onondaga County