DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LIAISON
Core
Conduct assessments and screenings to identify domestic violence victims, facilitate emergency safety planning, provide on-site counseling, and manage case records for survivors and their families.
Role type
Senior IC social worker (domestic violence liaison)
Builds
Emergency shelter services, crisis intervention, and long-term support programs for domestic violence survivors
Domain
Social services / Domestic violence prevention and intervention
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
case management, crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling, mandated reporting, data documentation, referral coordination
Preferred skills
knowledge of New York State social service laws, experience with community-based organizations
Technologies
case management systems, statistical reporting tools
Responsibilities
Conduct assessment/screening to determine victim status and service needs; Inform clients of rights and responsibilities; Facilitate emergency safety planning; Provide on-site counseling; Make referrals to DHS and other agencies; Complete six-month case reviews; Maintain case records; Document statistical and written records; Provide coverage at other locations; Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC