Passaic County Housing and Supportive Services Specialist w/Case Management

JBWS is a private, nonprofit agency that provides safety, support, and solutions for abuse for anyone who faces the issues of intimate partner abuse regardless of severity of the abuse, marital status, income, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnicity. The vision of JBWS is to create a community-wide culture that refuses to tolerate the presence of any form of intimate partner violence. Empowerment of its victims and advocacy for social reform are at the heart of our mission and we are committed to advocating for the change necessary to achieve justice, equity, and inclusivity within our organization, our community and the systems with which we work on behalf of our clients. More than 75 paid staff and nearly 200 volunteers work together with the help of the community to fulfill the agency mission. JBWS recognized the impact of the work done in our space and we are committed to staff wellness. Our W.I.S.H. (Wellness Initiative Supporting Health) initiative focuses on the 8 dimensions of wellness, including physical, emotional, mental, etc. to support and educate our staff. JBWS is an equal opportunity employer. JBWS values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for a position at JBWS.

JBWS is seeking dynamic committed Housing and Supportive Services Specialists for our Passaic County Shelter program to address housing and supportive needs and case management for our clients. Our ideal candidate has a proven ability to work compassionately and effectively with clients and their various needs including the impact of domestic violence. Staff will utilize a trauma-informed approach in work with clients; can independently make decisions based on sound judgment; independently leads the case management process with clients, enhance motivation for clients to engage around a plan of action; and provide strengths-based, non-judgmental, client-centered services. This individual will have knowledge and understanding of the experiences of marginalized communities, working collaboratively and flexibly to meet the needs of those served.

Include but are not limited to: Help-Line support for callers and linkage to resources, safety planning and crisis intervention. Provide intake interview, assessment and case management for designated case load per program requirements. Develop and maintain knowledge of existing resources to support client’s road to stability. Provide psychoeducation, crisis intervention and support regarding DV with an awareness of emotional and safety concerns/needs in both group and individual formats. Provide clear, concise and timely documentation of all activities related to service provided. Engage and build rapport with clients through a trauma informed lens. Collaborate effectively across programs to meet client needs.

BA in Social Work or related field with minimum of one year direct service experience or equivalent work experience of three years direct service required. Bilingual English/Spanish (verbal, written, reading) required. Excellent communication skills including empathic listening and clear and concise documentation. Experience utilizing crisis management and de-escalation techniques. Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

This position is full-time 35-hour per week. Two schedules available: Sunday through Thursday OR Tuesday through Saturday. Two shifts available: 1st shift- 7am to 3pm OR 2nd shift – 2:30pm to 10:30pm (weekend day is 7a-3p shift).

Full-time salary range $50 – $55K. This position also offers a benefits package including an employee wellness program, medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, EAP, 403B and generous time off.

All candidates should submit a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and a resume, along with the job title to employment@jbws.org.