Case Manager, Orchid House - Bronx

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.

Essential Job Functions: 

The Case Manager provides both practical advocacy services and support to domestic violence survivors and their children in a residential setting.  Duties may include some or all of the following:    

Conducting intakes and assessments with potential residents; 

Working with residents to formulate and maintain relevant, meaningful

case plans;

Developing and maintaining case records that document services provided

to residents;

Providing concrete case management and current, effective resources to

residents;

Advocating on behalf of residents with city agencies and other services

providers;

Meeting regularly with residents to ensure the family is on track with

case plans;

Participating in staff meetings, case conferences, and other meetings

as needed;

Facilitate / Co-facilitate support groups as needed;

Building service partnerships with related community-based

organizations;

Assisting in the daily operations of the work site; and

Other duties as assigned.

This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations

Qualifications:

A Bachelor Degree in human service or a related field or equivalent experience and training

Good oral and written communication and computer skills are necessary.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred  

Knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and sexual abuse is required. 

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