Social Worker for the Family Violence Department Job at Solomon Page , New York, NY

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  • Solomon Page
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Our client in the non-profit industry is seeking a Social Worker for the Family Violence Department to joint heir team in Brooklyn. The primary role of the Social Worker is to work effectively with clients who have been impacted by intimate partner violence. This includes providing a comprehensive intake assessment, assessing client needs, creating safety plans, and providing a continuum of services including determining eligibility for emergency financial grants, providing counseling, referring clients to legal services, and drafting advocacy letters as needed. The Social Worker will also engage in culturally informed outreach efforts to help build trust and awareness in the community, particularly in Brooklyn.
  • Compensation: $65,000 to $70,000 per year, commensurate with skills, experience, and education.
Responsibilities:
  • Assess client needs.
  • Answer Family Violence Helpline calls and provide immediate crisis support and safety planning services.
  • Conduct intake in the main office, satellite locations (Brooklyn Hub), and remotely.
  • Obtain appropriate documentation.
  • Design a safety plan with clients.
  • Perform case management services to include assisting clients with applying for Public Assistance, housing, and other public and philanthropic services.
  • Provide information and referrals to clients regarding resources in the community.
  • Provide support and counseling services to clients in both individual and group settings.
  • Determine clients' eligibility for financial assistance.
  • Complete applications for assistance.
  • Maintain appropriate paperwork and database input (i.e. Salesforce) in a timely manner.
  • Establish relationships and work effectively with partner agencies including legal services.
  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity to all clients.
  • Provide individual and group psychotherapy to clients.
  • Engage in regular outreach efforts in the community in a culturally informed manner.
  • Comply with demands of funding grant and assist in preparing grant reports.
  • Work collaboratively with the Family Violence team and help cover when staff is out.
  • Manage a large caseload of clients.
  • Provide educational workshops in an individual and group setting based on community need.
  • Collaborate with identified partner agencies from UJA to assist with Jewish communal outreach.
  • Participate in formulating community specific outreach events.
  • Provide information and referral for community resources.
  • Attend trainings and seminars regarding topics related to family violence and case work.
  • Participate in task forces and other networks and represent the agency at these meetings.
  • Participate in individual supervision and weekly group meetings.
  • Supervise MSW student interns when the option is available.
  • Additional responsibilities as required.
Competencies:
  • Capable of working with many cultures in a sensitive and caring manner.
  • Ability to speak publicly, specifically about intimate partner violence in the Jewish community.
  • Able to work effectively in a busy office environment serving persons under great stress.
  • Commitment to serving vulnerable or poor New Yorkers.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to assess safety of clients and create safety plans as needed.
  • Ability to provide short-term psychotherapy and provide support to survivors as needed.
  • Manage own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.
  • Use Social Work ethics to support client and system needs.
Skill and Education:
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (required)
  • Prior experience working with domestic violence victims (required)
  • Familiarity with the Orthodox Jewish community or willingness to learn
  • Bi-lingual Hebrew, Russian, or Spanish (preferred)
  • Superior interpersonal and public speaking skills
  • Excellent computer literacy
  • This position is co-located at our main office and at the Brooklyn Hub
  • Must be able to travel on public transportation to offices as determined by company administration and grants.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. 

The Solomon Page Distinction

Our teams, comprised of subject matter experts, develop an interest in your preferences and goals and we act as an advisor for your career advancement. Solomon Page has an extensive network of established clients which allows us to present opportunities that are well-suited to your respective goals and needs – this specialized approach sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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