Urban Resource Institute - New York, NY

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
New York, NY
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Social Worker for Domestic Violence Programs in NYC is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services to clients affected by domestic violence. This role focuses on helping clients achieve safety and self-sufficiency through individualized service plans, educational workshops, and advocacy for public benefits. The position requires direct engagement with clients, facilitating their access to necessary resources and support services.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct, client-driven, comprehensive case management services to help clients resolve or mitigate barriers to securing and maintaining safety and appropriate services.
  • Assist clients to develop client-driven goals, and safety, housing, financial and self-sufficiency plans that are solution-focused and based on clients' strengths.
  • Develop and monitor individualized service plans for clients with short and long-term goals, and assist clients in accessing services.
  • Facilitate educational groups and workshops for clients on skills to maintain safety and understand the dynamics of domestic violence.
  • Conduct intake interviews to assess callers for eligibility for shelter.
  • Engage residents in initial and ongoing services, through individual and group supportive counseling and safety planning.
  • Develop and maintain housing referral resources, and assist residents in the process of locating and securing permanent housing, in partnership with the housing specialist, where available.
  • Identify appropriate community resources and assist residents by providing information, advocacy and referrals to address the families' individualized needs.
  • Assess residents' vocational and educational needs, aptitudes and interests, and identify and coordinate appropriate referrals.
  • Assist residents to understand, secure and maintain public benefits, including cash assistance, food stamps, and Medicaid, by providing education and direct advocacy.
  • Conduct mental health assessments of residents by completing comprehensive functional evaluations.
  • Coordinate mental health/psychiatric care and referrals.
  • Provide brief psychotherapy.
  • Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop appropriate skills.
  • Attend individual case supervision, group supervision, case conferences, and staff meetings.
  • Function independently in time of facility coverage, including responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situations per agency procedures.
  • Regularly assess the safety and well-being of clients.
  • Schedule appointments for residents' physical exams.
  • Handle hotline calls and complete assessments.
  • Coordinate on-site services such as for child care, child therapy and recreation.
  • Collaborate directly with staff affiliated with URI's LEAP, PALS and Economic Empowerment programs to help support clients with their unique needs.
  • Identify concrete needs and provide assistance on an as needed basis.
  • Complete other duties as needed and/or requested by management to align with mission and vision of the organization.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with at least one (1) year of counseling experience, preferably in a residential shelter.
  • One (1) year of crisis counseling experience, preferred in a residential shelter for victims of domestic violence, and experience and demonstrated skills in group counseling.
  • Training and experience in assessing the vocational and educational needs and aptitudes of clients, experience engaging clients through the process of obtaining Public Assistance, Medicaid and other benefits.
  • Knowledgeable and sensitive to domestic violence issues.
  • Demonstrated ability in delivering client services including: communication and listening skills, understanding of human interaction and personality development, the ability to write and record case documentation, and demonstrated skills in group counseling.
  • Computer-literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Ability to be flexible with schedule as needed.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay rate of $27.47/hr - $30.21/hr
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