Lead Case Manager

YWCA Nashville & Middle TN

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Job Summary

Position Summary

The position is responsible for providing counseling, advocacy, and case management to domestic violence survivors within Domestic Violence Services Programs. This includes coordinating in-house and community resources to meet the needs of the clients. This position develops and implements innovative and developmentally appropriate individual-focused programming. Responsible for oversight and management of the VOCA Case Management Team Services. This position also serves on the Weaver Center leadership team.  

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization:  Initiates and maintains positive professional relationships with staff throughout the organization including peers, program managers, directors, and executive leadership.

Outside the organization:  Initiates and maintains positive professional working relationships with Weaver Center clients, community, clients, volunteers, the general public, vendors, and community leaders.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervises and provides consistent performance management of the VOCA Case management team in accordance with standards outlined by the Director of Supportive and Family Services.
• Coordinate and/or facilitate ongoing staff development training, ensuring staff are well versed in Trauma Informed Care practices, Verbal De-Escalation techniques, housing navigation, structural and systematic racism, and effective service delivery models.
• Maintains small client caseload, as needed, and assists clients in developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized development plans with goals and objectives.
• Assesses client needs and develops case plans with residents, providing regular sessions to ensure progress.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records for each client, documenting resident behaviors, incidents, interactions, and progress in a consistent and ethical manner.
• Protects the confidentiality of clients at all times.
• Facilitates community support groups with survivors of domestic violence. 
• Collaborates with members of Weaver management team and additional YWCA program staff to coordinate referrals and services
• Establishes and maintains relationships with community partners/agencies and sits on committees as requested.
• Compiles data on client outcomes weekly and communicates the status of the progress to the team and Director of Supportive and Family Services as requested. 
• Assume responsibility for residential coverage, as needed
• Serves on Weaver Center Leadership Team. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Effectively manages conflict and crises as they arise. 
• Professionally represents YWCA at community meetings and forums.  
• Provides case consultation for shelter staff. 
• Conducts intake and orientation to program and shelter in a timely manner.
• Conducts exit interviews and safety planning with residents departing the shelter.
• Responds to crisis calls and make appropriate referrals.
• Assumes responsibility for residential coverage, as appropriate.
• Provides support and assistance to volunteers, as needed.
• Develops an understanding of agency and program policies and procedures, implementing appropriately and interpreting to residents and volunteers.
• Attends All Staff, relevant community collaboration meetings, and other meetings as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and/or related field and 1 to 3 years of Case Management experience. Supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to communicate with peers/general public, clients, and/or vendors.
• Tolerant to various noise levels: noise level in the work environment varies – may be very quiet or extremely loud.
• Job performance will require the ability to move throughout the building as well as sit or remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be able to move 25 pounds. 
• The employee must be able to stand for presentations.

Other Requirements:

The position requires the incumbent to have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and clear driving record. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings. Employees must have a car that can be used to travel to and from engagements. 

Skill Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrates ability to successfully function under pressure in critical situations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates comfort in interactions with diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic levels
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Successfully collaborates with a variety of groups 
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills 
• Goal-oriented, self-starter, works well as a part of the team and independently 
• Customer service focused
• Demonstrates a high level of follow-through
• Computer literate, demonstrates a mastery of technology and software programs, proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates strong training presentation and facilitation skills
• Willingness to support the mission of the YW both verbally and in writing.

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

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Details

• Date Posted: July 3, 2024
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
• Service Area: Social / Human Services
• Start Date: 07/02/2024
• Salary Range: $48,000
• Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk