Job Posting - Children's Case Manager

DAP is to fill the position of  Children’s Advocate at Agecny’s Emergency shelter.  It is a 15 hr a week position with hours in afternoon during the summer and early evening once school starts.  If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them send their resume to rjordan@dapdc.org

domestic abuse project of delaware county, inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                                                             Children’s Case Manager

WORK LOCATION:                                                  Safe House

REPORTS TO:                                                             Shelter Manager

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:                                        Non-Exempt/Professional

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:                  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIRED:                   Knowledge of child development, parenting education and the social service system, skilled in case management and advocacy, strong counseling skills, ability to work independently and as a team player, ability to work with diverse populations and in a multi-disciplinary setting.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:                                  Minimum one (1) year’s experience in social services providing direct services to children.

PREFERENCES, IF ANY:                                       Knowledge of domestic violence issues, experience working in a residential setting, computer skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Conduct intakes for children residing in the Safe House.
• Conduct needs assessments for Safe House children; developing family service plans and monitor and revise those plans as needed.
• Provide Safe House children with individual crisis and supportive counseling.
• Provide individual supportive counseling to children of service center clients as needed and as time permits.
• Plan and coordinate free and enrichment play opportunities for Safe House children.
• Facilitate support group(s) for Safe House children.
• Co-facilitate Safe House Mom and Kids support groups.
• Provide parenting education as needed.
• Provide case management services for shelter children, advocating as necessary with other service providers.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with children’s service providers in the county.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of Safe House playroom.
• Provide coverage for the Shelter, including coverage for the agency’s 24-hour hotline as needed.
• Train and supervise Safe House Children’s Volunteers.
• Track statistics and outcome measures for Safe House Children’s program.
• Assist Community Educator/Trainer in providing community education within local schools as time permits.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate client records.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Submit daily service logs and bi-weekly time sheets.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service training as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOURS:                                                                           15  hours per week

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