Case Manager - Bronx Family Court

Pay or shift range: $23.36 USD to $25.30 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The Bronx Family Court Program offers case management and practical assistance to victims of crime. The overall goal of the program is to reduce the impact of victimization through advocacy, counseling and other support services. The Case Manager provides case management services to victims of domestic violence involved in the family court system.

Essential Job Functions:

• Providing client-centered crisis intervention, emotional support and case management to victims of crime and abuse, with a special focus on the Integrated Domestic Violence Court;

• Providing information regarding the Family Court process, court procedures and the types of relief available, including Orders of Protection;

• Advocating with Family Court personnel (Judges, Court Clerks, Court Officers, civil legal attorneys, etc.) and the criminal justice system on behalf of clients;

• Safety planning and risk assessment;

• Referring victims to shelters and other services as needed;

• Assisting clients with relocation and housing;

• Providing emergency practical assistance including OVS compensation applications, transportation, food vouchers, financial assistance, emergency cell phones, lock replacement, etc.;

• Attending internal and external meetings, trainings and workshops;

• Maintaining thorough and accurate case records and statistics;

• Various other duties to be determined by supervisor.

Supervisory Reports:

• None

Knowledge and Skills:

Required:

• Understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and other forms of victimization;

• Experience working with survivors of domestic violence;

• Excellent communication and organizational skills;

• Ability to work as part of a team while also independently generating tasks;

• Good communication skills, written and verbal;

• Computer knowledge;

• Organizational skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Family Court and criminal justice system is preferred.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Education:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

• Experience working with domestic violence victims;

• Experience in a social service setting.

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.

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Technology Statement: Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

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Hiring Range: $ 23.36-25.30Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center

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