Case Manager SAFE Project

Catholic Charities Wichita; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Wichita seeks a DV/SA Case Manager to support Harbor House Shelter under DCF guidance. You will provide advocacy, intake counseling, safety planning, referrals, and economic advocacy to TANF and Non-TANF participants, coordinating with partners across 25 counties.

The role requires strong communication, public speaking, and the ability to assess safety needs in stressful situations. A bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and two years’ experience with low-income

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in social work or social sciences related field.
• Two years of 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 with experience and knowledge in domestic violence and sexual assault services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advocacy services to TANF and Non-TANF participants, including screening, planning, intake counseling, safety planning, and referrals.
• Provide training to community partners and DCF Service Centers.
• Participate in community outreach events to promote program awareness.
• Present SAFE Project curriculum and engage with participants at orientations.
• Plan and facilitate classes and support groups to improve life skills and healthy relationships.
• Coordinate resources focusing on underserved populations; develop relationships to access safe housing, mental health care, and crisis services.

Skills

Office Proficiency

Public Speaking

Professional Communication

Safety Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

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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