Prototypes DV Programs
Job Description
Case Manager
General
Responsibilities: As
a member of the Prototypes Domestic Violence Programs, and under the
supervision of the Program Director, Case Manager will provide direct services,
education, information and referrals to survivors of domestic violence.
Specific
Responsibilities:
·
Conduct initial client
assessment and intake.
·
Monitor
support services, information and referrals.
·
Recommend
interventions and/ or referrals as appropriate, based on client needs.
·
Provide
service assessments: prioritizing client needs.
Service Plan: develop goals and timeline to achieve goals with client
(including employment/vocational assistance and referrals). Client Advocacy: phone calls, coordination of
services on behalf of the clients.
Reassess and revise service plan as needed; and follow-up with clients
to assess for additional services (i.e. legal assistance).
·
Co-facilitate
and/ or conduct open groups, structured closed groups and individual counseling
to residents (DV group, Parenting Skills, Life Skills, Resume-writing, job
search, etc., therapeutic groups, etc.)
·
Provide
direct services and transportation based on client needs, including child care
while adult clients access services at the site.
·
Provide
domestic violence, substance abuse counseling, support services, information
and referrals.
·
Maintain
network of mental health, health, social service substance abuse and domestic
violence referrals.
·
Document
information on each client, maintain written records and reports.
·
Assist
the program in developing and documenting culturally sensitive understanding of
the target population.
·
Assist
in training community network staff representatives.
·
Perform
other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor degree from a four-year college or university
and/or experience as a community worker. Must have familiarity with the needs of the
target population. Good writing and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge and respect of all confidentiality issues. Must also have a dependable automobile
with valid driver’s license and current insurance. Bilingual/Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.
Submit Resume and cover letter to: Lindsay Mickelson, lmickelson@prototypes.org
