Case Manager SAFE Project

• Provide direct advocacy services to both recipients of TANF and Non-TANF participants as needed, including screening, planning, intake counseling, safety planning, outgoing referrals, and economic advocacy.
• Provide training to community partners and/or DCF Service Centers to promote SAFE Project program materials and increase DV/SA knowledge and awareness.
• Participate in community outreach events to promote program awareness and create access to potential DV/SA participants.
• Present SAFE Project curriculum, program materials, and engage with participants at DCF orientations and other community locations.
• Plan and facilitate classes and/or support groups designed to improve life skills, enhance conflict resolution skills, and/or educate about creating healthy relationships.
• Coordinate a spectrum of community resources with a focus on underserved populations and take the lead on developing relationships to help participants navigate how to access safe housing resources, mental health care, and crisis services as needed.
• Establish and/or maintain professional contact (verbal and written) with community partners and advocates client needs.
• Maintain and update outlook calendars with weekly/daily/hourly appointments and commitments.
• Schedule meetings and communicate electronically colleagues, community partners, and clients within the 25 counties service area (cell phone, email, TEAMS, text).
• Professional verbal and written communication and documentation
• Enters program demographic and service data. Completes monthly report(s) required by DCF.
• Performs other related assigned duties

• Proficiency with the use of computer/laptop/printer, Microsoft Office Products, and other computer software programs.
• Ability to speak publicly and engage with audiences and/or participants.
• Professional communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to assess client safety needs and determine the best course of action in a timely manner, sometimes in moderate to high stress situations.

• Undergraduate degree in social work or social sciences related field.
• Two years of previous experience working with low-income individuals and families as case manager.
• Professional experience or training in counseling, domestic violence, sexual assault, economically disadvantaged, or other social issues.
• Preference to those who have experience and knowledge in domestic violence and sexual assault services.

• Exposures: Controlled work environment with noise/vibrations from general office equipment. Minimal exposure to fumes/dust/odors.

• Work type: Moderate, exerting up to 20 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 approximately 50% of time.
• Stooping/Bending: Minimal.
• Reaching: Occasional, overhead as well as horizontal and down.
• Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions.
• Color vision: No particular requirement.
• Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear.
• Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken word.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.
• Mobility: Valid Kansas Driver’s License, proof of insurance, reliable transportation.

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