Job Description

A well renowned non-profit organization in NYC, is looking for a Bilingual Spanish Case Manager to join their team in Brooklyn to help support victims of domestic abuse.

Schedule:

• 5 days per week, with flexible days and hours.
• On-site (residential shelter)

Job Summary:

The Case Manager is responsible for direct service provision to residents. Direct services include individual counseling, group counseling, advocacy services, referrals and follow-up, home management and budget counseling. Individual must demonstrate sensitivity to issues related to women and domestic violence.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake interviews, as assigned, to assess and evaluate residents for admission.
• Engage residents in initial and ongoing treatment processes, through individual and group counseling, under clinical supervision of the Supervisor of Clinical Service or Program Director.
• Develop and maintain housing referral resources, assist residents in the process of locating and securing permanent housing, in conjunction with Housing Specialist.
• Assists all residents in the process of referral and placement in community based resources including after care services
• Assess residents' vocational and educational needs, aptitudes and interests through interviews and testing. Develop and maintain placement and follow-up as appropriate after assessment and counseling.
• Develop and maintain liaison activities with H.R.A. Public Assistance and Medicaid Administrators and Workers, to assist eligible residents in securing Public Assistance and Medicaid by acting as a personal advocate through telephone or personal visit/contact.
• Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop clinical skills with the client population.
• Attend weekly individual case supervision, group supervision, monthly case conferences, and staff meetings.
• Function independently in time of facility coverage, including, responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situations per agency procedures.
• Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop one's skills.
• Regularly assess the safety and well-being of clients

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bilingual Spanish
• BA Degree preferred
• Associates or GED/HS Diploma accepted with (4+ years experience) in a residential shelter for victims of domestic violence, and experience and demonstrated skills in group counseling

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