Victim Services Case Manager - Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter

Catholic Charities Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Retirement package

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Catholic Charities Wichita’s Harbor House seeks a Mission-Focused Victim Services Case Manager to provide advocacy and case management for shelter residents. This full-time, in-person role supports clients navigating domestic violence, helping them plan for independent living and access resources.

The position requires an undergraduate degree in social work or related field, a driver’s license, and familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in social work or related field.
• Class C driver’s license, motor vehicle, and insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assists incoming calls to shelter, responds to inquiries, and determines appropriate action.
• Receives prospective clients and determines eligibility for services.
• Admits and exits clients through established procedures.
• Interviews clients to assess independent living needs and advocacy needs; develops plans to assist client’s return to independent living.
• Coordinates a spectrum of community resources and refers clients to subsequent services.
• Enters program demographic and service data in Catholic Charities computer system.

Skills

Counseling

Domestic Violence

Social Services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team as a Mission-Focused Victim Services Case Manager Today!

Location: Harbor House
Organization:Catholic Charities Wichita
Type:Full-Time | In-Person | Monday-Friday; 8am – 5pm

Are you passionate about supporting individuals and families experiencing domestic violence? Harbor House is seeking a compassionate and dedicated team member to provide advocacy and case management to clients who reside in Harbor House shelter. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assists incoming calls to shelter, responds to inquiries, and determines appropriate action.
• Receives prospective clients and determines eligibility for services.
• Admits and exits clients through established procedures.
• Interviews clients to assess independent living needs and advocacy needs. Develops plan to assist client’s return to independent living. Advises client in areas such as budgeting, life skills, housing, employment or other source of income, and goal setting to attain successful independent living. Continues to safety plan with client throughout his/her stay.
• Coordinates a spectrum of community resources and refers clients to subsequent services. Maintains professional contact with community resources and advocates client needs.
• Records assessments, case management notes, service plans, vouchers, CQI, medications, release of information, exit summaries and referral services. Follows up with clients to assess progress and provide continuing service as appropriate. Closes client files after client’s exit.
• Enters program demographic and service data in the Catholic Charities computer system.
• Manages daily requirements of shelter.
• Maintains shelter safety and responds to issues appropriately as they arise.
• Refers domestic violence victims to Harbor House Outreach Services when appropriate.
• Receives and acknowledges donations to the shelter, if necessary.
• Records Incident Reports and Work Orders in Catholic Charities computer system, as required.
• Attends domestic violence trainings as required by KCSDV and Catholic Charities Wichita.
• Demonstrates an understanding of, and support for, the mission of Catholic Charities and acts as a representative of Catholic Charities in this role.
• Performs other related assigned duties.

Your Superpowers:

• Professional experience or training in counseling, domestic violence, economically disadvantaged, or other social issues.
• Able to use a personalcomputer via mouse and keyboard, familiarity with windows and Microsoft products.

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

• Undergraduate degree in social work or social services or other related field.
• Class C driver's license, motor vehicle, and insurance required.

The Rhythm of the Role:

• Work Type: Light, exerting up to 30 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 about 25 percent of time.
• Stooping/Bending: Minimal.
• Reaching: Occasional, overhead as well as horizontal and down.
• Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions.
• Color vision: No particular color vision requirement.
• Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear.
• Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.

Why Catholic Charities?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, fun team that makes an impact in our community. We offer a supportive work environment, vacation pay, sick pay, generous retirement package, and health insurance. We also have fun and work to be as flexible as possible so you can enjoy your time outside of work.

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