Violence Prevention Case Manager
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Violence Prevention Case Manager
Location: Chicago (Chatham) IL
Position Summary
The Case Manager works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals.
Salary: $48000 annually
Hours: Monday Friday 9a 5p evening and weekend flexibility required
Working At NYAP
- Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
- Medical Dental and Vision insurance
- 22 days offeach year
- 11paid holidays per year
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Friday Summer hours
- Work anniversary trips
- Mileage reimbursement
- Peace Leave
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
Responsibilities
- Provide advocacy services and support to RVPS participants (at risk youth justice involved youth and survivors of community violence).
- Assess immediate crisis needs and long term needs of participants and address appropriately by providing services and service referrals ensuring stability.
- Manage calls and walkins and complete necessary documentation. Support the daily operations of the RVPS office.
- Complete and maintain client records that document services provided.
- Educate clients about dynamics of violence and and options/resources available.
- Work with clients to develop and maintain relevant and meaningful case plans. Provide concrete case management and access to resources. Meet regularly with clients to support case plan accomplishment.
- Refer clients to other agencies and resources and advocate directly with other agencies as needed to help client access necessary services. Maintain service partnerships with referral agencies.
- Conduct assessments and intakes.
- Facilitate crisis intervention and crisis management with Grand Crossingcommunity residents.
- Provide appropriate followup and documentation of emergency incidents.
- Participate in staff meetings case consultations and other meetings as needed.
- Facilitate weekly support groups for participants.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work or Human Services required.
- Two years of experience providing case management services and care coordination.
- Experience providing victim services outreach services community programs criminal justice or related experience.
- Specialized training in assisting victims of violence crimes is desirable.
- Criminal and juvenile justice systems.
- Victims rights within the criminal justice system.
- Needs and challenges experienced by people from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Community resources and community organizations.
- Crisis intervention methods and techniques.
- Interviewing processes.
- Restraining order processes and procedures.
Other Skills
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Interpret and explain policies procedures and relevant laws.
- Conduct needs assessments and provide appropriate community referrals.
- Communicate effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Maintain a high degree of sensitivity tact and diplomacy during stressful situations.
- Prepare accurate reports and case summaries.
- Maintain records and documents.
- Make public presentations.
- Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
- Work emergency callouts nights weekends and holidays.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
- Valid drivers license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000/$300000 bodily injury liability
If this describes YOU please apply today!
Who We Are
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the everchanging needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development OutofHomePlacement and Reunification/Permanency.
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
Qualifications
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
