Social Worker- Domestic Violence Shelter, Rose

Safe Horizon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,983 - 44,427; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan

Company Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits Program

Gym Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Learning Center

Job summary

Safe Horizon, located in New York, is seeking a full-time professional to supervise Childcare and provide comprehensive support to victims of domestic violence through direct client services. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing caseloads, and facilitating support groups.

A Master’s degree in social work is necessary, along with knowledge of Microsoft Office and a sensitivity to issues surrounding domestic violence. This position offers a competitive pay range of $29.75 to $32.25 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft tools is essential.
• Experience in domestic violence and child protection is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Integrate trauma-informed practices into client work.
• Conduct intakes and safety assessments for clients.
• Manage a small caseload to provide supportive counseling.
• Facilitate support groups and coordinate with external agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Good oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Summary

The Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter programs offer a comprehensive range of services including counseling, advocacy, intervention, and support to meet the needs of victims and their families.

Supervisory Reports

Provides direct supervision to Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Learn and integrate a trauma‑informed, client‑centered approach, using an anti‑oppressive lens, into your work with clients. Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches.
• Conduct client intakes, safety assessment and risk management.
• Complete a Family Assessment for each family entering shelter. Family Assessment includes mental health screenings for adults and adolescents.
• Use safety assessment and risk management (SARM) when conducting family and mental health assessments by prioritizing engagement and risks, understanding triggers and protective strategies, and connecting clients to appropriate mental health services as needed.
• Carry a small caseload of families to provide ongoing supportive counseling.
• Provide direct client services, including complex case management and consultation, crisis intervention and advocacy on behalf of and in partnership with clients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and case files, including reports for funders, utilizing an electronic case record system.
• Facilitating/Co‑facilitating and overseeing the content of adult support groups.
• Act as a liaison to and advocate with outside agencies.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of responsible safety plans, SARM procedures and practices, case‑plans and required case records.
• Assist in designing and conducting training/presentations and developing resources for staff and members of community from other agencies as needed.
• Develop and maintain linkages with current, local resources.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Other Information

• There is the opportunity to obtain clinical hours and receive supervision with an LCSW.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in social work.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and sexual abuse.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.

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.

Technology Statement

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For more information, see https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Hiring Range

$29.75 - $32.25 per hour

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