Senior Case Manager, Community Program Staten Island

Safe Horizon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,538 - 36,616; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Gym reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A community-focused service organization in Staten Island is seeking a Senior Case Manager to provide crisis intervention and support to victims of crime. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The role includes advocating for clients and maintaining detailed case records. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Sensitivity to victimization and respect for victims of crime and abuse.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.
• Ability to work independently and resourcefully.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client-centered safety assessments and crisis intervention.
• Advocate for clients for public entitlements and provide referrals.
• Maintain thorough and accurate case records.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Senior Case Manager, Community Program Staten Island

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Overview

Position: Senior Case Manager, Community Program Staten Island
Location: Staten Island, NY
Employment type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into 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, such as orders of protection, hospital/medical needs, Office of Victims Services compensation, and relocation assistance.
• Provide information and referrals and facilitate linkages for services such as shelters, mental health treatment, public assistance and other entitlements based on assessment and clients’ needs.
• Assess for 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 interaction and build skills.
• Maintain thorough and accurate case records and statistics in the web-based case management system.
• Collect client data, test new interventions and track outcomes. Participate in staff meetings, supervision, community meetings and relevant trainings/seminars.
• Conduct educational presentations and trainings and participate in outreach events for community groups about intimate partner and family violence, victim assistance resources and related topics.
• Work collaboratively with other Safe Horizon programs to facilitate linkages for clients; perform various other duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and Skills: Must be sensitive to victimization; demonstrate respect, compassion and a non-judgmental approach to victims of crime and abuse; willingness to participate in a learning community; organized, detail oriented and solution focused; ability to work independently and be resourceful; leadership skills; team player; strong communication and organizational skills; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure calmly and reassuringly.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, etc.) or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience: At least one year of direct service experience in a social service setting is required; experience with survivors of intimate partner and family violence and other victims of crime preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Korean) preferred.

Interacts With

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

Other Information

• Technology: Applicants may need to provide equipment for remote work. Safe Horizon may assist where needed in advance.
• EEO Notice and Rights: Know Your Rights; workplace discrimination is illegal.
• Hiring Range: $23.62 - $26.58 hourly
• Full-time Hours: 35 hours per week
• Benefits: Vacation time, paid sick time, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, gym reimbursement, parental leave, employee learning center

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.