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Case Manager SAFE Project

Catholic Charities Wichita
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
Pittsburg, Kansas, United States
Bachelor's
Under general supervision from the DCF Project Director of Harbor House Shelter, the DCF DV/SA Case Manager will be responsible for day-to-day operations associated with the domestic violence welfare advocacy project.
Daily Responsibilities: 
  • Provide direct advocacy services to both recipients of TANF and Non-TANF participants as needed, including screening, planning, intake counseling, safety planning, outgoing referrals, and economic advocacy.
  • Provide training to community partners and/or DCF Service Centers to promote SAFE Project program materials and increase DV/SA knowledge and awareness.
  • Participate in community outreach events to promote program awareness and create access to potential DV/SA participants.
  • Present SAFE Project curriculum, program materials, and engage with participants at DCF orientations and other community locations.
  • Plan and facilitate classes and/or support groups designed to improve life skills, enhance conflict resolution skills, and/or educate about creating healthy relationships.
  • Coordinate a spectrum of community resources with a focus on underserved populations and take the lead on developing relationships to help participants navigate how to access safe housing resources, mental health care, and crisis services as needed.
  • Establish and/or maintain professional contact (verbal and written) with community partners and advocates client needs.
  • Maintain and update outlook calendars with weekly/daily/hourly appointments and commitments.
  • Schedule meetings and communicate electronically colleagues, community partners, and clients within the 25 counties service area (cell phone, email, TEAMS, text).
  • Professional verbal and written communication and documentation
  • Enters program demographic and service data. Completes monthly report(s) required by DCF.
  • Performs other related assigned duties
Skills and Abilities: 
  • Proficiency with the use of computer/laptop/printer, Microsoft Office Products, and other computer software programs.
  • Ability to speak publicly and engage with audiences and/or participants.
  • Professional communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Ability to assess client safety needs and determine the best course of action in a timely manner, sometimes in moderate to high stress situations.
Education & Experience: 
  • Undergraduate degree in social work or social sciences related field.
  • Two years of previous experience working with low-income individuals and families as case manager.
  • Professional experience or training in counseling, domestic violence, sexual assault, economically disadvantaged, or other social issues.
  • Preference to those who have experience and knowledge in domestic violence and sexual assault services.
Exposures and Physical Demands:
  • Exposures: Controlled work environment with noise/vibrations from general office equipment. Minimal exposure to fumes/dust/odors.
  • Work type: Moderate, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
  • Climbing/Balancing/Freedom to Move: May be assigned to multilevel building with some floors accessible by stairs only. Minimally required to move about office. Sit approximately 50% of time.
  • Stooping/Bending: Minimal.
  • Reaching: Occasional, overhead as well as horizontal and down.
  • Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions.
  • Color vision: No particular requirement.
  • Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear.
  • Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken word.
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.
  • Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.
  • Mobility: Valid Kansas Driver’s License, proof of insurance, reliable transportation.

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