Senior Case Manager - Staten Island Family Court

Safe Horizon • City of Daşşak, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Senior Case Manager - Staten Island Family Court

Summary:

The Senior Case Manager provides direct assistance, either in-person or telephonically, to victims of crime and abuse, specializing in working with survivors of intimate partner and family violence (includes sexual assault and families of homicide victims). The Senior Case Manager will provide services to victims of crime and abuse.

Responsibilities:

Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients.
Conduct client-centered safety assessments and risk management planning.
Provide crisis intervention and direct assistance to victims of crime and abuse; develop creative solutions reflecting clients’ unique needs in collaboration with clients.
Advocate for clients for public entitlements with systems and other agencies, where necessary, such as obtaining orders of protection, help with hospital/medical related needs, Office of Victims Services compensation, and relocation assistance.
Provide information and referrals and facilitate linkages for clients for services such as shelters, mental health treatment, public assistance, and other entitlements based on assessment and clients’ needs.
Assess and provide emergency practical assistance for clients including transportation, food vouchers, financial assistance, and lock replacement in accordance with agency policy.
Engage in regular supervision meetings with supervisors to review cases, reflect on client interactions, and build skills.
Maintain thorough and accurate case records and statistics in a web-based case management system.
Collect client data, test new interventions, and track outcomes.
Participate in staff meetings, individual and group supervision, community meetings, and relevant trainings and seminars.
Conduct educational presentations and trainings and participate in outreach events for community groups about intimate partner and family violence, victim assistance resources, and other related topics.
Work collaboratively with other Safe Horizon programs to facilitate linkages for clients.
Various other duties to be determined by supervisor.

Interacts with:

Safe Horizon staff
Criminal justice personnel
District Attorney’s Office
NYPD
Office of Victim Services
ACS
NYCHA and Section 8 staff
Other social service providers

Qualifications:

Required:

Must be sensitive towards and understanding of victimization.
Must be able to demonstrate respect, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach to victims of crime and abuse.
Must be willing to participate in a learning community.
Must be well organized and detail-oriented.
Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and be resourceful.
Must demonstrate leadership skills (acts as a “go-to” person for colleagues, takes initiative; suggests ways to make processes work better).
Must be a team player.
Possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills – must have the ability to be assertive.
Able to work under pressure in a calm and reassuring manner.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, etc.) or equivalent experience is preferred.

Experience:

At least three years of prior direct service experience in a social service setting is required – or a minimum of two years of case management experience at Safe Horizon is preferred.
Experience working with survivors of intimate partner and family violence and other victims of crime.

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.

Hiring Pay Range: 23.63 - 26.58 Hourly
Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week
Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center.

Safe Horizon is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws concerning employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Safe Horizon ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful immigrant status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff and clients.

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