What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Case Manager - Community Programs position at Safe Horizon?
Senior Case Manager - Community Programs
Summary :
The Senior Case Manager provides direct and indirect supportive counseling and case management assistance either in-person or telephonically, to victims of crime and abuse, specializing working with all survivors of intimate partner and family violence, rape / sexual assault, families of homicide, and community violence thru a trauma and anti-racist lens.
Essential Job Functions :
- Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients.
- Conducts client centered safety assessment and risk management planning.
- Provides crisis intervention and direct assistance to victims of crime and abuse; develop creative solutions reflecting clients' unique needs in collaboration with client
- Advocates 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.
- Provides information and referrals and facilitates linkages for clients for services such as shelters, mental health treatment, public assistance and other entitlements based on assessment and clients' needs.
- Assesses for and provides emergency practical assistance for clients including transportation, food vouchers, financial assistance and lock replacement in accordance with agency policy.
- Engages in regular supervision meetings with supervisors to review cases, reflect on client interaction and build skills.
- Maintains thorough and accurate case records and statistics in web-based case management system.
- Collects client data, tests new interventions and tracks outcome.
- Participates in staff meetings, individual and group supervision, community meetings and relevant trainings and seminars.
- Conducts educational presentations and trainings and participates in outreach events for community groups about intimate partner and family violence, victim assistance resources and other related topics.
- Works collaboratively with other Safe Horizon programs to facilitate linkages for clients.
- Various other duties to be determined by supervisor.
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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.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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.
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Hiring 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
