Clinical Partner Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Job Description

Job Description

Summary: The Safe Horizon Clinical Consultation Program is made possible by a 3-year grant from the New York City Administration for Children’s Services. The primary function of the program is to provide the ACS Staten Island Field Office Child Protective Specialist (CPS) staff with expert clinical support in the areas of Mental Health, Interpersonal Violence, and Substance Use. The Clinical Partner Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) serves as a specialist and consultant to CPS Teams working with families where intimate partner or family violence impacts child safety, strengthens staff capacity to recognize and respond to IPV dynamics while supporting safe engagement with survivors and accountability for persons causing harm.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CPS Team and the Project Director to identify the training needs of the Safe Horizon and CPS partners
• Conduct IPV screenings, risk assessments, and evaluations with CPS teams.
• Advise CPS staff on safety planning, legal interventions, and coordination with law enforcement.
• Provide consultation on co-parenting and trauma recovery in the context of coercive control.
• Facilitate conferences and home visits where IPV dynamics are present.
• Deliver training to staff on IPV assessment, culture, and survivor-centered engagement.
• Coordinate with community-based IPV providers to ensure timely access to services.
• Maintain documentation and data reporting in accordance with program standards.
• Hold a race equity lens while developing training materials
• Provide engaging, interactive training that incorporates the principles of adult learning
• partner with CPS, the Project Director, and the Safe Horizon Research & Evaluation team to evaluate the efficacy of and satisfaction with training
• Attend case conferences and other meetings as a way to assess the learning needs of the CPS and Safe Horizon Partners
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, or related licensed professional in NYS is preferred .
• Five (5) years of direct experience providing IPV-related services.
• Expertise in danger assessment, trauma response, and safety planning.
• Strong understanding of NYC’s IPV service network.
• Training experience with multidisciplinary teams preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of child development and of curriculum development for multi-age groups
• Knowledge and sensitivity to domestic violence, child abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse
• Experience developing and providing trainings
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and Power Point
• Strong organization skills

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.

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Technology Statement:

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

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Hiring Range: $68,800 - $75,000

Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week

Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center

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