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    Economic Stability Specialist - Bronx, United States - Sanctuary For Families

    Sanctuary For Families
    Sanctuary For Families Bronx, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    ABOUT US

    Sanctuary for Families is New York's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence.

    Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services.

    We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies:

    direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City.


    POSITION OVERVIEW
    The

    Economic Stability Specialist


    provides a range of economic stability and housing permanence-related case management services to survivors of domestic violence and other forms of gender based violence receiving services from Sanctuary at the NYC Family Justice Center in the Bronx (BxFJC).

    Conducts individualized assessment, case management, advocacy, and other services and/or referrals for employment readiness, job training, career planning, ESL, financial literacy, education, and job development.


    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Assesses economic stability needs for referred clients with a focus on employment, educational attainment, financial literacy, and housing stability.
    Develops, implements and monitors appropriate service plan to meet identified economic stability needs.

    Facilitates client referrals to Sanctuary services and departments, partner agencies at the Family Justice Center (FJC), and to outside resources providing job readiness, training, placement, career development, education and other economic empowerment related services.

    Assists in application of housing programs (i.e. EHV, Section 8, FHEPS, etc.) and provides referrals for homelessness prevention services for clients identified as having housing needs.
    Provides other case management and advocacy to clients around economic stability issues, as needed.
    Utilizes and continues to build on the extensive network of Sanctuary's economic stability community resources.
    Completes case documentation and maintain up-to-date paper and digital records.
    Conducts monthly outreach events, sharing specialized ESS knowledge and information about other Sanctuary services.
    Participates in weekly and monthly Sanctuary and FJC meetings.
    Performs other department or agency-related duties as requested by supervisor.
    Requirements:

    BA in Social Work or related degree.

    Prior work with clients experiencing the effects of domestic violence on families, including as it relates to economic stability and employability.

    Experience working with clients participating in workforce development activities and programs.
    Knowledgeable in NYC housing programs, including the homeless and domestic violence shelter systems.
    Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, including working collaboratively with professionals across disciplines, (e.g. domestic violence advocates, housing specialists, attorneys, police officers, government officials, workforce development professionals and other community-based agency staff).
    Flexibility to prioritize and work on multiple projects.
    Highly developed problem solving skills.
    Excellent communication and computer skills.
    Strong presentation abilities.
    Takes initiative to meet client needs.
    Significant experience working in a culturally diverse environment.
    Bi-lingual in Spanish/English is required.

    Budgeted Salary:

    $ $31.56/hr

    ($52,000 - $57,440 Annually); based on experience, pursuant to Step wage scale in accordance with collective bargaining agreement

    Position is Full-time, Hourly/Non-Exempt
    Work schedule is currently Hybrid; may vary by job site; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations

    Benefits:

    Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
    Employer-paid life insurance
    Employer retirement contribution
    Paid time off
    Flex spending account
    Student loan assistance
    Tuition reimbursement program
    Gym reimbursement program
    Wellness program and rewards


    All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws.

    Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law including with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

    People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.

    We recognize that the safety, healing and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence is at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues.

    In order to realize our mission, Sanctuary strives to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continues to deepen that commitment.

    Compensation details:

    Hourly Wage

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