Per Diem - On Call - Case Worker - Crime Victim Services - Samaritan Hospital
About The Position
Per-diem Case Worker Here at Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places than one. Position Highlights: Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge. Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development. What you will do: The Per-Diem Case Worker is responsible for providing services to victims/survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, physical assault, and other crimes, and to secondary victims of crime. These services may include: assistance with completing New York State Office of Victim Services compensation claims, crisis counseling, advocacy, and accompaniment through hospital emergency rooms. In addition, the Per-Diem Case Worker assists with taking calls and responding to crisis situations on the programs 24-hour hotline.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related field required.
- Must have reliable transportation to meet with clients at hospital locations, and to attend required monthly meetings.
- Sexual Assault Counselor certification by the New York State Department of Health is required for this position to provide crisis intervention, victim advocacy, and counseling services. (Note - if the colleague does not already possess this certification, it will be provided by the program at no cost)
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with victims of crime and/or 24hr hotline services is highly preferred.
- Understanding and knowledge of social determinants of health preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, supportive services to victims/survivors of crime including but not limited to crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and NYS Office of Victim Services compensation assistance.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team during acute and emergent response which supports victims/survivors through a trauma-informed, victim-centered model.
- Provide support to primary on-call advocates.
- Assist with staffing the programs 24-hour hotline (minimum of 1 full weekend shift per month, with opportunity for weekday overnight shifts).
- Overnight, weekend, and holiday availability required.
Benefits
- Generous tuition allowance
- Career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
