Location: Hempstead, NY | Schedule: Full Time, 35 Hour Per Week,| Status: Non-Exempt |Salary: $30.82/Hour

The Opportunity

The SNUG Street Outreach program is an evidence-based, violence reduction initiative that treats gun violence as a disease by identifying its causes and interrupting its transmission.

The SNUG case manager will assist the social worker in providing case management services to victims of crimes.   This will include assisting clients with navigating court and medical appointments, applying for compensation through OVS, and connecting individuals to educational/vocational services. 

This position requires travel to trainings and conferences including an initial week-long training that may require overnight travel within NYS, and an annual two-and-a-half-day conference in Albany.

Responsibilities

• Work as an onsite case manager and member of the SNUG team to support victims of crime affected by community violence
• Manage the site's referral resource database and create relationships with local agencies and service providers
• Assist victims of crime navigate systems including providing court advocacy and transportation to medical appointments
• Work with the SNUG staff and assist them in providing case management services to their high-risk program participants.
• Respond with SNUG team to violent incidents in the community, attend SNUG outreach events, and make home visits to victims and families when appropriate
• Develop relationships with hospitals and other crime victim service providers to ensure crime victims know about and utilize SNUG services
• Maintain a sufficient caseload of clients at any given time
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited university
• Experience working in the social services field
• 2+ years of experience working in or near the SNUG target areas
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills with MS Office
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends) when necessary
• Valid and clean New York State Driver's License

Compensation Information

• The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth

Benefits Information

• Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 403(b); with generous employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.