What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Violence Case Manager( Grant Funded) position at Bexar County?
JOB
Under general direction, provide case management and crisis intervention to victims of family violence and domestic violence. Case Managers provide support to victims in crisis, conducts assessments, educate on the legal process, make appropriate referrals, educate clients on victims’ rights and the dynamics of domestic violence. Case managers will be providing supportive services and referrals to support victim safety and autonomy. Case managers will be expected to work 24 hour on-call shifts, work weekends, and holidays. Case managers will be working in an office setting, performing fieldwork and office visits with clients, and be mobile throughout the County when necessary. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. May exercise supervision over assigned staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operates and responds appropriately to alerts and case assignment from the Domestic Violence Navigation line and other referral sources.Conducts assessments of client needs by providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and case management services for clientsWill be on-call to provide crisis intervention and safety planning to High-Risk clients on the DV Navigation lineWill provide safety planning, services, and crisis intervention as needed to At-Risk clients during business hoursConduct risk assessment, needs assessment, and safety plans with families.Be aware of local community resources and make appropriate referrals.Develops casework/service plans and monitors progress by conducting follow-ups with clients based on client need Coordinates with other social service agencies, organizations, and vendors to provide appropriate services and information to clientsProvides advocacy on behalf of the client by making appropriate referrals to other social service, education, health agencies, and navigating the criminal justice system as needed by client.Upon supervisory approval, plans, organizes, and participates in special needs projects including outreach efforts, public speaking, and special activities to clients and the Bexar County communityCreates and maintains all necessary documentation in an appropriate and timely mannerMay perform other related duties as required
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Under general direction, provide case management and crisis intervention to victims of family violence and domestic violence. Case Managers provide support to victims in crisis, conducts assessments, educate on the legal process, make appropriate referrals, educate clients on victims’ rights and the dynamics of domestic violence. Case managers will be providing supportive services and referrals to support victim safety and autonomy. Case managers will be expected to work 24 hour on-call shifts, work weekends, and holidays. Case managers will be working in an office setting, performing fieldwork and office visits with clients, and be mobile throughout the County when necessary. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. May exercise supervision over assigned staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operates and responds appropriately to alerts and case assignment from the Domestic Violence Navigation line and other referral sources.Conducts assessments of client needs by providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and case management services for clientsWill be on-call to provide crisis intervention and safety planning to High-Risk clients on the DV Navigation lineWill provide safety planning, services, and crisis intervention as needed to At-Risk clients during business hoursConduct risk assessment, needs assessment, and safety plans with families.Be aware of local community resources and make appropriate referrals.Develops casework/service plans and monitors progress by conducting follow-ups with clients based on client need Coordinates with other social service agencies, organizations, and vendors to provide appropriate services and information to clientsProvides advocacy on behalf of the client by making appropriate referrals to other social service, education, health agencies, and navigating the criminal justice system as needed by client.Upon supervisory approval, plans, organizes, and participates in special needs projects including outreach efforts, public speaking, and special activities to clients and the Bexar County communityCreates and maintains all necessary documentation in an appropriate and timely mannerMay perform other related duties as required
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
