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About the Role

This role expands community awareness of abuse in later life, strengthens partnerships throughout Suffolk County, and provides trauma-informed case management and supportive services to individuals experiencing abuse, with an emphasis on adults age 50 and older. The position develops and delivers prevention education, facilitates community-building programming, and connects survivors to resources that promote safety, independence, and well-being. This position is funded 80% through The Retreat's Abuse in Later Life (ALL) Office on Violence Against Women grant, serving adults age 50 and older, and 20% through agency-funded services for other survivors.

Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and case management to survivors experiencing abuse.
Complete assessments and intakes and develop individualized service plans.
Provide advocacy, safety planning, referrals, and follow-up.
Assist with navigating housing, healthcare, legal, financial, and public benefits.
Coordinate internal and external referrals.
Maintain accurate client records.
Develop relationships with healthcare providers, libraries, senior centers, faith communities, law enforcement, and community organizations.
Coordinate outreach events.
Deliver presentations and educational workshops.
Strengthen Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team.
Recruit new community partners.
Lead multidisciplinary collaborations.
Maintain Apricot database.
Prepare grant reports.
Collect program data.
Assist with grant compliance.
Collect and report program data required under Office on Violence Against Women grant guidelines.
Participate in activities necessary to meet grant deliverables and performance measures.
Assist in implementation of Abuse in Later Life program goals and evaluation activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field preferred, with three to five years of experience in client services, community outreach, advocacy, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed, survivor-centered practice and cultural humility when working with diverse populations.
Knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, human trafficking, elder abuse, and related victim services, or the ability and willingness to develop expertise in these areas.
Experience developing and facilitating educational workshops, presentations, or group programs for diverse audiences.
Strong public speaking, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, exercise sound judgment, and protect client confidentiality.
Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic client data systems.
Comfortable discussing sensitive topics related to abuse, aging, and victimization with clients, community partners, and the public.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
Ability to transport and set up outreach materials and equipment weighing up to approximately 30 pounds for community events.
Successful completion of fingerprint clearance and any other required background checks.

Skills

Trauma-informed care
Case management
Crisis intervention
Advocacy
Safety planning
Referrals
Community outreach
Presentation delivery
Workshop facilitation
Partnership development
Data management
Grant reporting
Public speaking
Interpersonal skills
Relationship building
Organizational skills
Time management
Problem-solving
Written communication
Verbal communication
Microsoft Office proficiency
Electronic client data systems proficiency
Bilingual English/Spanish

Location

East Hampton
Riverhead
Hauppauge
Suffolk County

Work Type

Full-time
35 hours per week
Requires occasional evenings
Requires occasional weekends
Requires travel

Experience Level

Three to five years of experience in client services, community outreach, advocacy, or a related field.

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$60,000

Benefits

Benefits Eligible

About the Company

The Retreat Inc. is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, age, marital status, domestic violence victim status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, gender identity, religion, genetic predisposition, familial status, ancestry, prior arrest or conviction record or any other protected category under applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The agency values and is committed to providing compassionate, empathic and culturally aware services to all clients/members.
Interactions are approached with these values in mind, and it is expected that clients/members will be treated with compassion, respect and sensitivity during the provision of holistic, inclusive and welcoming services.

Equal Opportunity

The Retreat Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.