$22.42 - $27.83 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Case Worker Our Case Workers work collaboratively to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering environment to victims of domestic violence.
By providing comprehensive programming and interventions, our specialists proactively engage our most vulnerable patients to provide connection and support. We view our specialists as a critical component of the care plan and recognize the incredibly positive impact they have on the journey and outcomes of our patients and their families. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver care in a way that redefines the patient experience through teamwork, compassion, and excellence!
A Typical Day As a Case Worker within our domestic violence services system, a typical day might include the following: Conducting intake assessments within 24 hours of assigned cases and implementing targeted case plans. Assisting clients in achieving goals as developed in their individualized case plans. Advocating on clients' behalf to external social service agencies to secure vital resources.
Providing direct services, crisis counseling, information, and referrals when answering the hotline. Documenting all hotline calls, incidents, and observations to maintain comprehensive records. Entering daily end-of-shift logs to ensure seamless communication with the next staff person.
Providing transportation for clients as needed and attending all required meetings and trainings. Collaborating with program leaders on other duties assigned by the Program Coordinator or Casework Supervisor. This Role Might Be For You If: You are passionate about creating a safe, empowering, and supportive space for individuals overcoming domestic violence.
You possess the ability to work effectively and maintain operational excellence in emotionally charged environments. You are highly self-motivated and capable of performing duties independently with minimal supervision. You recognize the critical impact that immediate advocacy and crisis counseling have on a client's safety journey.
You believe that true healing and crisis resolution are optimized through empathy, strict confidentiality, and proactive care. To Be Considered To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a closely related behavioral health field is preferred.
Prior training or knowledge regarding the dynamics of domestic violence is highly valued. Licensure & Certification: Must have completed a 40-Hour Domestic Violence training, or be willing to complete it within six months of hire. Language
Proficiency as a bilingual English and Spanish speaker is preferred for this role.
Day shift · 37.5