Job Details
Job Location
142 Temple Street, New Haven, CT – New Haven, CT
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$21.17 – $29.64 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Night/Overnight
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Community Case Manager-UCDVS
POSITION SUMMARY: The primary role of the Community Case Manager is to provide services that are designed to reduce risks facing victim/survivors who have been assessed through the program’s LAP to be at high risk of homicide. The position will initiate outreach and provide services to the target population through the program’s catchment area. The position will provide trauma informed services, empowering victims with respect to their safety and right to self-determination
ACCOUNTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING RESULTS
Direct Services to victims of domestic violence
• Provide trauma informed counseling/ case management services, maintain up to date case records, initiate referrals, and work pro-actively with survivors of violence to address and enhance their safety needs and those of their families;
• Link parents and children with existing community resources to address the violence and improve the safety of the children and non-abusing parent, such as, health clinics, mental health services, housing information, public transportation, legal resources, immigration, food and clothing, welfare offices, local school information, youth services, child care, job training and employment opportunities.
• Provide child development training, parent education and safety planning on behalf of children
• Work collaboratively with clients to assist in updating their safety plans for short and long-term planning;
• Provide clients with information and referral to resources outside the domestic violence program;
• Accompany law enforcement to collaborate with client on safety needs when appropriate;
• Assist with transportation for sheltering and case management needs of clients
Program Implementation/Evaluation
• Develop a service plan for each family utilizing the Danger Assessment and VIGOR assessment;
• Perform assignments as directed by Program Manager to fully implement the grant project activities, initiatives, and intervention programs;
• Engage collaboratively with ASC personnel to fully implement the grant project activities, initiatives, and intervention programs;
• Distribute and collect client survey for each client receiving in-person services
• Complete accurate statistical and narrative reports and submit them in a timely fashion
• Attends training sessions, workshops, seminars as requested by supervisor, or as needed for professional development, or as required for accreditation or licensing
• Required to use own vehicle on company business or to transport clients
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position
• May perform other assignments and duties as assigned
BHcare
Caring for our community through all stages of life.
Who We Are
BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that offers a comprehensive and integrated system of care with wrap-around services for adults, children and families struggling with mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other health-risk behaviors.
We employ a diverse and dedicated group of professionals that create and sustain programs to rebuild and change the lives of those who walk through our doors each day. We are devoted to helping our clients live to their full potential as happy, healthy and active members of our community.
Why BHcare?
Our culture and benefits are designed to promote your well-being and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits to full-time (30+ hours per week) employees:
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal and 8 holidays)
- Health & Dental insurance
- Dependent care accounts
- Medical flexible spending accounts
- Paid family leave
- LTD & Disability coverage
- Life & AD&D
- Supplemental insurance including STD, Cancer, Accident and Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) retirement plans with 4% employer match
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee referral program
- Staff events and activities
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree required.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- 2 years Advocacy and/or direct service experience working with survivors of domestic violence in a community-based setting preferred.
- Experience assisting traditionally underserved populations with a developed understanding of issues of diversity essential.
- Crisis intervention and counseling skills.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Must have working knowledge of computer applications, and if applicable ability to navigate through electronic health record.
- Must be able to attend required training during first week of employment, which is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the domestic violence counselor certification per CGS 52-146K before providing direct service to clients, followed with six-hour recertification yearly.
- Must have and maintain a valid CT drivers license if relocated to CT as a state resident more than 30 days ago. Also, must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organizations auto insurance plan.