Case Manager - Bronx Family Court

Case Manager - Bronx Family Court

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.

Hiring Range: $

Full-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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities