What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Hotline Case Manager position at Unity House of Troy?
Position eligible for a pro-rated sign-on bonus 32 hours = $1062.50)
Hours are:
Saturday – Sunday 9:00PM – 8:00AM
Monday 10:00PM-8:00AM
32 hours per week
Unity House of Troy is seeking a compassionate and dependable Overnight Hotline Case Manager to join our Domestic & Sexual Violence Shelter team. This position plays a vital role in providing a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment for survivors of domestic violence during overnight hours.
If you are passionate about helping individuals in crisis and are committed to empowering survivors with dignity and respect, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the safe and secure operation of the Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter during overnight hours.
- Carry out program routines, site monitoring, light housekeeping, and facility maintenance tasks.
- Answer and respond to the Unity House Domestic Violence Hotline, the New York State Domestic Violence Hotline, and the New York State Sexual Assault/PREA Hotline.
- Provide compassionate, victim-centered, and trauma-informed support to shelter residents.
- Conduct crisis intervention, safety planning, and emotional support for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
- Connect residents with appropriate community resources and complete all required documentation accurately and promptly.
- Maintain confidential participant records and complete program paperwork in accordance with agency and funding requirements.
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure continuity of care between shifts.
- Promote a culture of inclusion, belonging, and respect for all participants and staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Human Services or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with survivors of domestic violence or a similar vulnerable population.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and victim advocacy preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to work independently, remain calm in crisis situations, and maintain confidentiality.
- Valid New York State Driver License and reliable transportation required.
- Bilingual/Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
- Generous time off benefits!
- 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)
- 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
- 12 paid holidays
- 2 floating holidays
- Major medical leave
- Medical/dental/vision/life insurance, and 403b contributions after one year
- Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts and a 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.
Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!
Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.
As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Join us in making life better for victims of domestic violence
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