What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Crisis Specialist position at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago?
Essential Functions of the position are detailed below, and include any physical requirements below that.
- Educates public about domestic violence and the program, as well as seeks out potential clients and their families through face-to-face interactions, presentations, fairs, and participating in outreach committees. Works collaboratively with outside providers to create and build/maintain partnerships, schedule events, program, and activities.
- Independently screens, assesses, and provides referrals of all incoming domestic violence calls and responds within business hours prioritizing according to risk and need of caller. Independently makes a decision on how to respond to each caller in the form of individual therapy intake, group intake, Catholic Charities transitional housing referral or safety planning with the caller.
- May provide short term trauma informed crisis and/or case management services to clients, lead support groups and conduct psychosocial education groups, and provide presentations to the community groups or consultations to other social service agency and schools.
- Responsible for thorough, timely, and accurately written documentation for client files. Records all necessary information in the prescribed data systems. Completes statistical information in a timely manner for agency and funder purposes as required. Meets programmatic benchmarks for productivity.
- Maintains the confidentiality of client information in complain with Agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standard, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing or accrediting bodies while performing job expectations. Handles all client complaints as well as crisis situations in consultation with his/her supervisory chain and in compliance with agency /programmatic policy and procedures. Treats each case with sensitivity and expedience.
PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling or standing
multiple times a day.
X Push and pull objects up to 10 pounds.
X Climb up and down up to 1 flight of stairs at a time.
X Lift up to 10 pounds.
Additional Requirements:
Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling or standing
multiple times a day.
X Push and pull objects up to 10 pounds.
X Climb up and down up to 1 flight of stairs at a time.
X Lift up to 10 pounds.
Additional Requirements:
Other Requirements Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to (check all that apply).
X Background check, including any program specific requirements.
Physical examination
TB Testing
Drug Testing
X Driver's License and reliable transportation
X Agency-specified automobile insurance
Additional Requirements:
X Background check, including any program specific requirements.
Physical examination
TB Testing
Drug Testing
X Driver's License and reliable transportation
X Agency-specified automobile insurance
Additional Requirements:
Immediate Supervisor: Clinical Manager - Domestic Violence
Directly Supervises: N/A
Indirectly Supervises: N/A
Directly Supervises: N/A
Indirectly Supervises: N/A
Education and Experience Requirements:
Relevant Education:
Preferred: MSW
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree
Relevant Education:
Preferred: MSW
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree
Relevant Experience:
Preferred: 3 years
Minimum: 1 year
Preferred: 3 years
Minimum: 1 year
Certification/Licensure:
Preferred: CDVP, LSW, LPC
Minimum: IL 40 Hour Domestic Violence training (within 1 month of hire) Bilingual English/Spanish
Preferred: CDVP, LSW, LPC
Minimum: IL 40 Hour Domestic Violence training (within 1 month of hire) Bilingual English/Spanish
Compensation: $43,000-$51,000 / year
Salary : $43,000 - $51,000
