Case Manager

Barrier Free Living • New York, NY

17d • $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a unique in case management role that supports and assesses for legal needs to clients that have been impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault who have a Disability. The Case Manager will work in collaboration with a team that provides different needs and supports such as counseling, occupational therapy, and housing and financial case management. The Case Manager will be provided referrals from interdisciplinary teams within the program and also outside agencies for an assessment in different legal needs. After an assessment is conducted the case manager will refer out to the appropriate legal resources or refer to the contracted Sanctuary for Families attorney for Family legal services. The Case Manager will work closely with the contracted attorney in essential litigation support with direct client contact and when needed in the courts.

Requirements

• BA or equivalent degree preferred
• Counseling and case management experience in the field of domestic violence and persons living with disabilities preferred
• Spanish fluency preferred
• Strong knowledge in navigating organizations, systems and community based resources in New York City
• Ability to work in team, collaborative, multidisciplinary and crisis management environments
• Awareness of anti-bias and trauma informed care preferred
• Computer skills required
• Strong abilities to advocate on behalf of survivors
• Effective written communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate concrete case management services including support with advocacy to survivors of domestic violence whom are living with a physical, psychiatric, cognitive, sensory and/or neurodevelopmental disability
• Assist clients with securing benefit and resource for housing and financial stability through education, advocacy and referrals
• Liaison with social services agencies, police precincts and the court systems throughout the five boroughs
• Conduct telephone screenings of calls from the domestic violence hotline and online chat
• Provide crisis intervention and other services required to assist survivors
• Complete individualized progress notes and 6-month service plans for survivors related to ongoing recovery, benefits and housing assistance needs, safety planning, and other emerging issues; also ensuring appropriate follow-up activities related to service plan goals and benchmarks
• Participate in staff/program meetings and trainings, partner program meetings, and conferences
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of case notes and other related program statistics, as requested, including document and complete the necessary forms at Secret Garden
• Conduct outreach and educational presentations to other service providers, policymakers and the general public
• Provide front desk and hotline coverage as required

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Plan, Paid vacation, Sick days, Personal days, Paid National Holidays, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree