Artemis House – Case Manager (Region I)

Artemis House - Case Manager (Region I)

Job Overview

Title: Case Manager

Department: Artemis House Region I

Reports to: Assistant Director of Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt

 

 

About Us:

Shelter House was established in 1981 as a grassroots responder to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax County. Since the organization’s inception, we have adapted and grown to meet community needs, all while working in partnership with government and private partners and community members. Today, Shelter House is a successful and reputable organization of over 100 employees committed to preventing and ending homelessness and domestic violence. In the last year, our compassionate team of individuals changed the lives of nearly 2,000 individuals, half of which were children.

Our Culture is built from our Core Values of Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.). In addition to our incredible mission and culture, we offer our employees a work-life balance, 401K (with employer matching), and core benefits (medical/dental/vision) for full-time employees with a generous employer contribution towards premiums.

 

 

About the Position:

The Case Manager supports an average of 6-15 households fleeing domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, or human trafficking. Victims entering Artemis House are in imminent danger and in need of crisis intervention and intensive safety planning assistance. Case Managers are responsible for providing direct services to clients in shelter by assessing client needs upon entry, connecting clients to appropriate services, and advocating to ensure the provision of comprehensive services meet the identified needs. Case Management services at Artemis House are provided in a client-centered manner driven by the victim’s needs and goals and respecting client self-determination.

How will you contribute:

  • Provide crisis intervention and develop an individualized safety plan
  • Assist victims in filing for protective orders and completing affidavits
  • Accompany clients to court proceedings and various appointments (i.e. attorney meetings, protective order hearings, custody hearings, and housing interviews)
  • Perform assessment of client’s physical, mental health and social needs, employability, educational needs, quality of life issues, strengths and needs, and other necessary areas
  • Coordinate services amongst mental health service workers, service providers, advocates, the legal system and other involved parties
  • Coordinate children’s services including education and daycare, programming and counseling
  • Meet with assigned clients regularly and provide intensive case management and advocacy services
  • Maintain complete and accurate client records and all documentation in accordance with agency and best standard practice
  • Completely and accurately report client information into identified program data systems
  • Assure all relevant information pertaining to clients is disseminated to all appropriate staff members in a timely manner
  • Provide domestic violence education to clients utilizing tools such as The Power and Control Wheel and the Cycle of Violence
  • Empower clients to meet goals developed in their individual service plan and collaborate with client to develop a plan for exiting shelter using a housing first and person centered approach
  • Assist clients in securing appropriate services and coordinate delivery of services to clients (i.e. employment, housing, finance)
  • to collect financial information from clients as well as formulate a working budget with them.
  • Assist clients in creating resumes and searching for employment opportunities
  • Collaborate with the Housing Locator to develop Housing First focused service plans, individualized to the client’s unique housing needs and guide families through the housing location process.
  • Collaborate with Domestic Violence Supportive Housing (DVSH) program staff to refer clients to DVSH Rapid Rehousing.
  • Collaborate with Resource Coordinator’s to ensure comprehensive client driven service delivery.
  • Advocate for clients and complete referrals to meet client needs.
  • Ensure that Artemis House staff are aware of clients’ needs by completing daily documentation and communicating client updates to all staff
  • Assist with room turnover, client moves, and preparation for clients entering and exiting the program.
  • Listen effectively, delivers effective written and oral communication.
  • Maintain familiarity with agency and program emergency procedures
  • Participate in staff meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor
  • Function as a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team with Shelter House Inc. employees and involved agencies to assist client with their identified goals
  • Maintain compliance with all agency personnel policies
  • Exemplify the Shelter House core values; Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment
  • Perform other duties as assigned

About You:

Required:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in social work/ human services/ related field
  • 1+ years of case management/ direct services
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize competing priorities and make sound judgements
  • Ability to complete tasks while navigating frequent interruptions
  • Ability to deliver creative, resources solutions to unique challenges
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation/ 10-15 % local travel for appointments
  • Willingness to work rotating schedule to include evenings and weekends when needed
  • Ability to work in a highly intense work environment.

Preferred:

  • Experience with providing services to victims of domestic violence, mental health issues, and substance abuse
  • Bilingual preferred; should be able to read, write, and speak a language other than English.

Physical Requirements:

  • Annual TB Test is required
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods
  • Ability to lift items weighing 10-20 pounds

 

 

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC or qualify for a medical or religious exemption before starting work.

ADA Statement: Shelter House will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person in need of an accommodation should contact Human Resources directly for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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