SV Coordinator Shelter

Unity House of Troy; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid days off

Sick leave 56 hours

Medical insurance

Dental/vision/life insurance

403b retirement

Childcare discount

Gym discounts

Tuition discounts

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

Unity House in Troy, NY seeks a full-time, hourly Victim Services Specialist to assist victims of sexual violence and their children. You will provide trauma-informed support, conduct assessments, and connect clients with essential resources while engaging in community outreach.

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; 1–3 years’ experience with victims or similar populations is expected. A valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; 1-3 years working with victims of violence or similar populations.
• Valid NYS driver license and reliable transportation; High school or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist victims and children with needs based on assessments.
• Provide intensive case management and supports.
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
• Provide linkages and referrals to supportive services.
• Complete contract and regulatory compliance activities.
• Promote a work culture of inclusion and belonging.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Victim services

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Job description

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Shelter Full Time Hourly Troy, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2044

Salary Range: $21.07 To $22.18 Hourly

Are you seeking a position that provides victim services and community outreach? If so, this opportunity is for you. In this position, you will work with victims of sexual violence and their children, as well as providing community education and outreach. This position will provide victims with trauma informed victim services, and regularly engage in community events.

$1200 sign on bonus to those qualified

Key Responsibilities

• Assist victims and their children with needs based on individual assessments
• Provide intensive case management and supports
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention
• Provide linkages and referrals to supportive services
• Complete contract and/or regulatory compliance activities
• Promote a work culture of inclusion and belonging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; 1-3 years of experience working with victims violence or similar populations; valid clean NYS driver license and reliable transportation. High school or GED required

Benefits

• 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)
• 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
• Major medical leave
• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• 403b company contributions after one year of employment
• 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.
• Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts

Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.