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Provide trauma-focused case management and counseling to domestic violence survivors to help them achieve recovery and stability. Coordinate community-based services, develop safety plans, and maintain detailed clinical documentation for a caseload of residents.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and at least one year of experience working with domestic violence survivors. Proficiency in Windows and a preference for Spanish bilingualism are also noted.
The Jewish Board’s Adult and Family Residential Division supports domestic violence survivors and their family members. Using a non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach, staff guide the residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, to stabilize their families, to develop independent living skills, and to plan effectively to be able to live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by principles that emphasize the critical importance of safe and stable housing, utilize a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, and respect the dignity and legitimacy of each individual’s journey.
Position
OVERVIEW: The Case Manager working with residents of the Jewish Board’s Domestic Violence Programs provides trauma focused services in order to help residents; heal from abuses of the past and find meaning and fulfillment in their lives; develop a safe environment for themselves and their children.
KEY
Essential
FUNCTIONS: Client Engagement Carries a caseload of residents, and provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission. Completes client assessments to include, intake assessments, overall client assessments, risk assessments Evaluates and assesses clients’ functioning, and supports clients in meeting individual goals. Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers. Links residents to community based treatment and collaborate with other services providers when coordinating services. Practices person-centered and collaborative service planning with clients, also ensuring service Plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards. Interprets and explains program/agency policies and procedures to residents. Develop safety plans Provide individual and family counseling. Makes referrals and coordinate services for clients, including but not limited to, medical mental health, substance abuse Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers. Links residents to community based programs and collaborate with other services providers May run groups under supervision Participates in weekly case conference Participates in audit preparation. Other duties as assigned. Team Process Participates in intake, assessment, discharge, weekly case conference, and follow-up conferences. Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings. May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and trainings. Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events. Documentation Files incident reports as appropriate. Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including progress notes and service plans, periodic assessments and psychosocial Facilitates monthly roommate meetings when appropriate.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance
Pension
Sick Days
Continuing Education Opportunities
Paid Agency Holidays
Educational Loan Forgiveness
403(b) Retirement Benefits
CORE
COMPETENCIES for the position include: Excellent resident engagement skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail Ability to work independently as well as with a team
Educational /
Training
REQUIRED: BA degree in Social
Work, (BSW)or related field
Experience
Required/Language
PREFERENCE: A minimum of one year experience working with Domestic Violence survivors Bilingual-Spanish preferred Additional Qualifications Needed Willingness to work with families affected by Domestic Violence, many with experiences of mental illness, and substance use. Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals. Patience and understanding for the sometimes slow process of stabilization and recovery.
Computer
SKILLS
REQUIRED: Familiarity with working in Windows environment Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software
VISUAL
AND
MANUAL
Dexterity: Travel in the community with residents. Engage in physical activities with the residence Ability to read paper and electronic documents Ability to perform data entry into various computer programs as needed WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT Travel in the community with residents
If you join us, you’ll have these great benefits: Generous paid time off in addition to paid agency holidays and 15 sick days Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness Free continuing education opportunities 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program Life and disability insurance Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join, including Confronting Structural Racism (COR), Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS), and the LGBTQ Steering Committee
Who We Are
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us. More on Equal Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
