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Catholic Charities Wichita lists this Case Manager SAFE Project opportunity in pittsburg, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Our Team as a Mission-Focused SAFE Project Case Manager Today!
Location: Pittsburg Office, Pittsburg, KS
Organization: Catholic Charities Wichita
Type: Full-Time | In-Person | Monday-Friday| 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Are you passionate about supporting individuals and families experiencing domestic violence? Our SAFE Project is seeking a compassionate and dedicated team member to oversee day-to-day operations associated with the domestic violence welfare advocacy project. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community.
What You Will Be Doing: Provide direct advocacy services to both recipients of TANF and Non-TANF participants as needed, including screening, planning, intake counseling, safety planning, outgoing referrals, and economic advocacy.
Provide training to community partners and/or DCF Service Centers to promote SAFE Project program materials and increase DV/SA knowledge and awareness.
Participate in community outreach events to promote program awareness and create access to potential DV/SA participants.
Present SAFE Project curriculum, program materials, and engage with participants at DCF orientations and other community locations.
Plan and facilitate classes and/or support groups designed to improve life skills, enhance conflict resolution skills, and/or educate about creating healthy relationships.
Coordinate a spectrum of community resources with a focus on underserved populations and take the lead on developing relationships to help participants navigate how to access safe housing resources, mental health care, and crisis services as needed.
Establish and/or maintain professional contact (verbal and written) with community partners and advocates client needs.
Maintain and update outlook calendars with weekly/daily/hourly appointments and commitments.
Schedule meetings and communicate electronically colleagues, community partners, and clients within the 25 counties service area (cell phone, email, TEAMS, text).
Professional verbal and written communication and documentation
Enters program demographic and service data. Completes monthly report(s) required by DCF.
Performs other related assigned duties
Your Superpowers: Proficiency with the use of computer/laptop/printer, Microsoft Office Products, and other computer software programs.
Ability to speak publicly and engage with audiences and/or participants.
Professional communication skills, verbal and written.
Ability to assess client safety needs and determine the best course of action in a timely manner, sometimes in moderate to high stress situations.
What You Need to Bring to the Table: Undergraduate degree in social work or social sciences related field.
Two years of previous experience working with low-income individuals and families as case manager.
Professional experience or training in counseling, domestic violence, sexual assault, economically disadvantaged, or other social issues.
Preference to those who have experience and knowledge in domestic violence and sexual assault services.
The Rhythm of the Role: Exposures: Controlled work environment with noise/vibrations from general office equipment. Minimal exposure to fumes/dust/odors.
Work type: Moderate, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Climbing/Balancing/Freedom to Move: May be assigned to multilevel building with some floors accessible by stairs only. Minimally required to move about office. Sit approximately 50% of time.
Stooping/Bending: Minimal.
Reaching: Occasional, overhead as well as horizontal and down.
Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions.
Color vision: No particular requirement.
Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear.
Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken word.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.
Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.
Mobility: Valid Kansas Driver’s License, proof of insurance, reliable transportation.
Why Catholic Charities?
You’ll be part of a collaborative, fun team that makes an impact in our community. We offer a supportive work environment, vacation pay, sick pay, generous retirement package, and health insurance. We also have fun and work to be as flexible as possible so you can enjoy your time outside of work.
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pittsburg, KS, 66762, US
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