What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager -Domestic Violence Programs - NYC position at Urban Resource Institute?
POSITION OVERVIEW
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct intake interviews, as assigned, to assess and evaluate residents for admission.
- Engage residents in initial and ongoing treatment processes, through individual and group counseling, under clinical supervision of the Supervisor of Clinical Service or Program Director.
- Develop and maintain housing referral resources, assist residents in the process of locating and securing permanent housing, in conjunction with Housing Specialist.
- Assists all residents in the process of referral and placement in community based resources including after care services
- 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.
- Develop and maintain liaison activities with H.R.A. Public Assistance and Medicaid Administrators and Workers, to assist eligible residents in securing Public Assistance and Medicaid by acting as a personal advocate through telephone or personal visit / contact.
- 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.
- Function independently in time of facility coverage, including, responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situations per agency procedures.
- Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop one's skills.
- Regularly assess the safety and well-being of clients
- Make appointments for residents' physical exams.
- Develop with the resident, a contract of mutually agreed goals and objectives to be accomplished within an agreed upon timetable.
- Respond to Hotline calls as appropriate
- Facilitate psycho educational groups.
- Coordinate on-site services such as for child care, child therapy and recreation.
- Identify concrete needs and provide on an as needed basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Pay Rate : $23.07 / hr - $25.82 / hr
Urban Resource Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
Salary : $23 - $26
