Case Manager

Volunteers of America - Greater New York•New York, NY

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About The Position

The Case Manager works with clients experiencing domestic violence to assess their strengths and needs, plan a course of action, link the client to services, counsel the client and monitor progress. Liberty House is a program that provides comprehensive services and safe, anonymous housing for individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/dv

Requirements

Associate's degree or 60 college credits courses in Human Services field, or High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of relevant shelter experience.
The position also requires a demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication, including basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with related experience with domestic violence preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the client intake and assessment process to orient the client to the program and produce a comprehensive assessment of client service needs.
Develop with the client a mutually agreed-upon individual service plan reflecting assessment findings goals. Update the plan with the client as required.
Meet regularly with the client to assist him/her in obtaining needed services/benefits to achieve their individual service plan goals. Provide supportive counseling to strengthen his/her ability to make appropriate life decisions.
Document case management activities in accordance with agency and funder guidelines and procedures. Collect service data and participate in evaluation and quality assurance activities.