Housing & DV Advocacy Case Manager

Women Against Abuse; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid time off

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Holidays pay differential

Job summary

Women Against Abuse seeks a compassionate advocate to provide case management and direct support to survivors of domestic violence. You will coordinate needs assessments, action plans and evaluations while assisting residents with housing-related needs and referrals to community resources.

Responsibilities include accompanying residents to appointments, in-home counseling, and applying for relocation funds. Strong team collaboration and sensitivity to diverse populations are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services or related field required.
• Two years of direct service or advocacy experience preferred.
• Experience in residential settings preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual case management (Advocacy, Needs Assessment, Action Planning and Evaluation) for an assigned caseload.
• Accompany residents to appointments for housing-related activities.
• Provide in-home and telephone ongoing support and informal counseling; make referrals as appropriate.
• Assist former shelter residents in applying for relocation fund assistance.
• Identify new resources and develop informational materials; network with community resources on housing, DV, tenant rights, finances for survivors.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Advocacy

Writing and documentation

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social services or related field

Two years direct service/advocacy experience

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Women Against Abuse seeks a compassionate advocate to provide case management and direct support to survivors of domestic violence. You will coordinate needs assessments, action plans and evaluations while assisting residents with housing-related needs and referrals to community resources.

Responsibilities include accompanying residents to appointments, in-home counseling, and applying for relocation funds. Strong team collaboration and sensitivity to diverse populations are required.