Case Manager - Domestic Violence Shelter

A nonprofit organization in New York City is currently seeking a new team member to join their staff in Brooklyn as a Case Manager for one of their DV Shelters.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 10am-6pm or 11am-7pm (one late day Tues or Thurs mandatory) 12pm-8pm
• Setting: Domestic Violence Shelter

Job Responsibilities:

• Weekly inspection of onsite units to ensure safety well-being of client(s)
• Engage residents in initial and ongoing treatment processes, through individual and group counseling
• Develop and maintain housing referral resources, assist residents in the process of locating and securing permanent housing
• Assist all residents in the process of referral and placement in community based resources
• Assess residents' vocational and educational needs, aptitudes and interests through interviews and testing
• Develop and maintain placement and follow-up as appropriate after assessment and counseling.
• Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop clinical skills with the client population
• Attend weekly individual case supervision, group supervision, monthly case conferences, and staff meetings
• Develop with the resident, a contract of mutually agreed goals and objectives to be accomplished within an agreed upon timetable
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Health and/or Human Services-related field with at least 1 years of experience is preferred
• Associates Degree, HS Diploma or GED with at least 4-5 years of experience in a shelter/residential or domestic violence (DV) setting
• Experience and demonstrated skills in crisis management group counseling
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to domestic violence issues
• Computer savvy
• Microsoft Office Application proficiency
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)