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    DVSH - Prevention Case Manager - Fairfax, United States - Shelter House

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    Title: Prevention Case Manager

    Department: Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing

    Reports to: Senior Prevention Case Manager

    FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: $52,000 - $56,000

    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 Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment (C.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 Role:

    The Prevention Case Manager supports survivors in the community experiencing domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and/or human trafficking who are at imminent risk of homelessness. This position is responsible for providing time-limited direct services to clients by assessing client needs, connecting clients to appropriate services, and advocating to ensure the provision of comprehensive services which support survivors in increasing safety and achieving housing stability. The Prevention Case Manager utilizes their knowledge of community resources to provide families with connection to legal services, case coordination, and other supportive services in the community as needed. Case management services are provided in a client-centered manner driven by the victim's needs and goals and respecting client self-determination.

    How you will contribute:

    Perform in-depth assessments of clients' physical, mental health and social needs, life skills competency, employability, housing history and barriers, educational needs, financial management skills, strengths and needs, and other necessary areas, in conjunction with the client, to develop and achieve housing goals.

    Administer flexible financial assistance to support client goals related to safety and stability

    Provide mobile advocacy services by meeting with assigned clients regularly in a safe location in the community

    Provide crisis intervention and developing individualized safety plans as needed; assisting victims of violence in filing for protective orders and completing affidavits; and accompanying clients to court proceedings and various appointments (i.e. attorney meetings, protective order hearings, custody hearings, and housing interviews)

    Provide housing search assistance to clients by identifying housing leads, assisting clients to apply for units, and accompanying clients on housing tours

    Establish relationships with local landlords to negotiate lease terms and advocate on behalf of clients.

    Collaborate with clients to develop monthly budgets; providing money management education and connections to financial literacy programs as needed

    Document all contacts with clients in client file and VADATA as required; maintaining complete client records in accordance with agency and best practice standards

    Provide domestic violence psychoeducation to clients utilizing tools such as The Power and Control Wheel and the Cycle of Violence

    Empower clients and their household members as they work toward their individual goals; completing ongoing reviews of client service plans

    Work with the Senior Case Manager to ensure that services are implemented in accordance with agency philosophy, best practices, and all applicable federal, state and local regulations

    Collaborate with community providers and allied professionals to ensure the delivery of comprehensive wrap-around services

    Participate in staff meetings and training as directed by supervisor.

    Function as a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team with Shelter House Inc. employees, deployed staff, and involved agencies.

    Proficiently utilize Microsoft products as a part of day-to-day work requirements.

    Exemplify the Shelter House core values of (iCARE); Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment

    Perform other duties deemed necessary to support the program and agency

    Requirements

    Required:

    • A bachelor's degree in social work/human services/ related field or commensurate experience
    • 1+ years of human services or direct services experience
    • 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, resourceful solutions to unique challenges
    • Strong organizational and time management skills
    • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation/ 10-15% local travel for appointments
    • Ability to Drive a minivan
    • Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours when needed

    Preferred:

    • Experience with providing services to victims of domestic violence, mental health issues, and substance abuse
    • Foreign Language fluency in a language other than English (ex. Spanish, Farsi, Arabic or Amharic)

    Physical Requirements:

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

    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

    **We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.**


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