Case Manager (Shelter/SLP Case Manager)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE:
The overall responsibility of the Family Violence Case Manager is to provide case management services to shelter residents, transitional housing participants, and other non-residential or crisis line clients; to assure the coordination of services with other agencies; to assist with the management of the shelter; provide on-call coverage; facilitate evening groups; and provide therapeutic interventions as appropriate. As needed this position also provides back-up coverage to the crisis line, supervises volunteers, and represents FAC at community events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Master's Degree Preferred

Experience:

1-2 years experience in the field of Domestic and/or Sexual Violence preferred, or the same amount of residential services and/or case management experience
Experience in social or human service field required

Skills/Abilities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience and ease working with a diverse population of clients
Ability to handle crisis situations with sensitivity and assertiveness
Strong organizational skills
Demonstrates effectiveness as a member of a team as well as the abililty to work independently and to take initiative
Flexibility and ability to prioritize job responsibilities
Ability to provide and receive peer supervision
Ability to maintain personal balance and accomplish multiple tasks that require a variety of skills
Demonstrates skills of self-direction

LICENSES/CREDENTIALS:

None required

SUPERVISED BY:

Shelter Coordinator

Please submit cover letter and resume to Rebecca Carlson via email (Rebecca.Carlson@familyabusecenter.org) or fax (254) 772-4770.