Overview

Are you interested in pursuing meaningful work? Are you interested in ending intimate partner violence in Tarrant County? SafeHaven is Tarrant County’s only state-designated family violence program – this means we have the honor of working alongside domestic violence victims to keep them safe and simultaneously do our part in holding offenders accountable. We offer flexible work-life balance and an opportunity to change the community – and the world. We are excited to welcome new staff into our family and to work on this critical, life-saving mission together.

SUMMARY

Providing and coordinating case management services, therapeutic services, crisis management and transitional services to clients in shelter. The clinical case manager will respond to all shelter intakes and assess for appropriateness in shelter and provide referral admissions for assigned programs. The clinical case manager will provide admission assessments, develop service plans, assist in setting goals and coordinating resources to stabilize crisis and provide individual safety planning. This job requires sensitivity to trauma, as well as service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing and coordinating case management services, therapeutic services, crisis management and transitional services to clients in shelter.

Responds to all shelter intakes and assess for appropriateness in shelter.

The clinical case manager will provide admission assessments, develop service plans, assist in setting goals and coordinating resources to stabilize crisis and provide individual safety planning.

Provides intensive case management, advocacy and offering referrals for other needs.

Networks with other service providers and justice officials to facilitate client services and assist with a coordinated community response.

Accompanies clients to meetings with law enforcement agencies, lawyers' offices, medical providers or other social service programs as needed. Accompanies clients or arranges for accompaniment to court hearings.

Provides current information on community resources to other staff.

Assists supervisor in training staff and volunteer as needed.

Maintains shelter resource boards with current information on employment, housing, legal options, and other services.

Documents case management activity and other client contacts in client files in a timely manner.

Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of working clients.

Conduct client education groups weekly regarding DV, safety planning, life skills and coping.

OTHER DUTIES

In accordance with the team philosophy of the agency, may routinely be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed above.

 Must act in accordance with the agency's mission statement and goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises tasks of student interns and/or volunteers upon request.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or Master’s degree (M.S.) in Social Work or related field, LMSW preferred. A minimum of two years of experience in a social service field required. Knowledge of family violence, crisis intervention, case management, social work theory and ethics. Experience in and knowledge of family violence theory preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

LMSW preferred. Current Texas Driver's License required. Proof of auto liability insurance required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English language skills required with the ability to read, and interpret documents such as operating manuals and professional journals. Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and appropriate case notes. Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients. Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Frequent prolonged sitting, occasional walking, stooping, standing, lifting of up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases. Occasional exposure to clients with addiction or psychiatric disorders.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. SafeHaven of Tarrant County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

OUR AGENCY HAS A VACCINATION MANDATE AND REQUIRES ALL NEW HIRES TO BE VACCINATED FOR COVID-19. WE ARE ALSO AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR VALID MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS. DETAILS ON THE VACCINATION MANDATE AS WELL AS POSSIBLE ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE PROVIDED BY HUMAN RESOURCES.