NYC Staffing
Intake Case Manager
Intake Case Managers provide comprehensive telephonic services to individual clients and families impacted by violence (domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse, homicide, etc.). This position comes with excellent training in trauma work as well as a high level of clinic support and supervision. Services provided by Intake Case Managers include safety assessment, risk management, advocacy, phone counseling, information and referrals to resources and providers within and external to Safe Horizon, scheduling with prospective clients, as well as engaging clients in a short-term trauma intervention. The Intake Case Manager coordinates with programs within Safe Horizon and local agencies to connect survivors of violence with resources and services best suited to meet their needs. Essential Job Functions: Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients. Provides intake and assessment for individuals seeking assistance. Provide screening, assessment, insurance verification, and scheduling services for clients seeking trauma-focused outpatient treatment at a Safe Horizon Counseling Center site. Provides short-term crisis intervention to victims and survivors of crime. Provides telephonic short-term trauma intervention. Engages in risk assessment and safety planning. Provides information and referrals for other Safe Horizon services and community based resources. Provides assistance with OVS applications. Provides information regarding accessing health coverage, public assistance, and other entitlements. Supports the Counseling Center's transition to live call answer, centralized scheduling, open access, and other quality improvement initiatives. Performs data entry into a computerized record keeping system. Maintains cooperative working relationships with other Safe Horizon staff members and other service providers. Secondary Job Functions: Maintains routine administrative responsibilities to include preparation of correspondence, maintenance of files, mail, e-mail and telephones. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge and Required Skills: Sensitivity towards and understanding of victimization, especially the experience of survivors of domestic violence. Warm and empathetic phone presence and the ability to engage and interact well with clients telephonically. Inquisitiveness and an ability to receive and integrate critical feedback. Strong communication and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and appropriate assertiveness. Ability to work under pressure in a calm and reassuring manner. Demonstrate the ability to work independently. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Basic understanding of computer and systems for managing case records. Education: Required: BA or BS Degree preferred or equivalent relevant work or internship experience within the victim assistance field. Experience: Required: One year of experience working in a social service setting or with survivors of violence preferred. Desirable: Related work or intern experience in a victim assistance setting. Knowledge of effects of victimization and trauma on victims. Knowledge of community resources and options available to victims of crime and abuse. 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. 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 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Minimum Salary: $23.36 Maximum Salary: $26.68 Salary Unit: Yearly
Intake Case Managers provide comprehensive telephonic services to individual clients and families impacted by violence (domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse, homicide, etc.). This position comes with excellent training in trauma work as well as a high level of clinic support and supervision. Services provided by Intake Case Managers include safety assessment, risk management, advocacy, phone counseling, information and referrals to resources and providers within and external to Safe Horizon, scheduling with prospective clients, as well as engaging clients in a short-term trauma intervention. The Intake Case Manager coordinates with programs within Safe Horizon and local agencies to connect survivors of violence with resources and services best suited to meet their needs. Essential Job Functions: Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients. Provides intake and assessment for individuals seeking assistance. Provide screening, assessment, insurance verification, and scheduling services for clients seeking trauma-focused outpatient treatment at a Safe Horizon Counseling Center site. Provides short-term crisis intervention to victims and survivors of crime. Provides telephonic short-term trauma intervention. Engages in risk assessment and safety planning. Provides information and referrals for other Safe Horizon services and community based resources. Provides assistance with OVS applications. Provides information regarding accessing health coverage, public assistance, and other entitlements. Supports the Counseling Center's transition to live call answer, centralized scheduling, open access, and other quality improvement initiatives. Performs data entry into a computerized record keeping system. Maintains cooperative working relationships with other Safe Horizon staff members and other service providers. Secondary Job Functions: Maintains routine administrative responsibilities to include preparation of correspondence, maintenance of files, mail, e-mail and telephones. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge and Required Skills: Sensitivity towards and understanding of victimization, especially the experience of survivors of domestic violence. Warm and empathetic phone presence and the ability to engage and interact well with clients telephonically. Inquisitiveness and an ability to receive and integrate critical feedback. Strong communication and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and appropriate assertiveness. Ability to work under pressure in a calm and reassuring manner. Demonstrate the ability to work independently. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Basic understanding of computer and systems for managing case records. Education: Required: BA or BS Degree preferred or equivalent relevant work or internship experience within the victim assistance field. Experience: Required: One year of experience working in a social service setting or with survivors of violence preferred. Desirable: Related work or intern experience in a victim assistance setting. Knowledge of effects of victimization and trauma on victims. Knowledge of community resources and options available to victims of crime and abuse. 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. 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 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Minimum Salary: $23.36 Maximum Salary: $26.68 Salary Unit: Yearly