Case Manager

Case Manager (Marissas House)

Call to Freedom Full-Time Non-Exempt
Department: Marissas House Reports to: Director of Marissas House and Outreach Service

Summary

Call to Freedom is committed to identifying and responding to the needs of individuals at-risk of human trafficking and/or exploitation and those working to transition out of the life of human trafficking. The Case Managers purpose is to identify needs implement strategies and coordinate individualized services for victims and survivors. Key tasks include conducting supportive intake and screening processes facilitating referrals and providing case management.

Why Join Call to Freedom

Call to Freedom is a mission-driven organization committed to survivor-centered trauma-informed and culturally responsive care. This role offers meaningful statewide impact strong collaboration and the opportunity to shape prevention efforts that protect youth and strengthen communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a primary point of contact for assigned clients. Provide responsive and timely service to individuals.
• Conduct initial screenings and assessments recognizing needs for safety autonomy and confidentiality for individuals.
• Work with Marissas House and Outreach clients to develop and implement individualized case management goals and plans and providing appropriate resources which could include but is not limited to: mentorship employment housing therapy medical care and/or basic needs/documentation (IDs social birth certificate etc.)
• Work alongside the Occupational Therapy team Spirituality Coordinator Family Development Case manager MH case manager and Survivor Service and Program Coordinator to facilitate case planning goals and house groups.
• Assist in screening and interviewing potential new Marissas House referrals.
• Maintain documentation and records as appropriate including yearly case audit files.
• Represent Marissas House at quarterly volunteer orientations.
• Work with Marissas House team to develop house schedules week by week and post them to MH Van/House schedule and scheduling the monthly house meeting.
• Help clients move in and out of apartments as needed.
• Implement occupational therapy plan formed with the Occupational Therapist to carry out individual client goals at Marissas House as necessary.
• Assist in scheduling volunteers for Marissas House including but not limited to ground keeping cleaning and organization of donations.
• Ability to drive or learn to drive a 12-passenger van in all weather conditions in order to transport clients and their children when appropriate.
• Work with team to maintain a healthy clean positive home environment.
• Work with Spirituality Coordinator in pairing clients with mentors.
• Understand and enforce alarm system and respond if alarm is activated as needed for secondary response.
• Provide training to community partners service providers public groups schools etc. as requested to increase awareness identification report and referral of victims for services.
• Organize track and manage MH rent MH scholarships applications and rental assistance as needed.
• Organize survivors support groups/programming with MH team for MH clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

• Prefer Bachelors degree in Social Work or Counseling. Experience in case management with victims of violence trafficking trauma and/or substance abuse essential.
• Training in trauma-informed care beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Flexible self-directed and responsive.

Certification Licensure and/or Registrations

• The ability to obtain and retain a valid drivers license and motor vehicle insurance.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified above. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required to perform these essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions so long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Being flexible to meet clients needs and the needs of their family.

Required Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and sit; use hands to handle or feel (keyboard use copy machine etc.) and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to move about and reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel crouch (Reach for supplies on shelves at shoulder height or above).
• The employee is required to sit and occasionally climb or balance (Balance while assisting moving supplies. Climb a flight of 2-6 steps).
• The employee must be able to view computer screens for long periods of time (50% or more of the time for the position is computer related or brief periods of time).
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move about up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move about up to 30 pounds (Lift copy paper or supplies from one level to another.)
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Required Communication/Mathematical/Reasoning Skills

• Must possess the required level of skills and ability to read write speak and apply mathematical concepts and sounds reasoning to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
• Must be able to perform advanced operations on a computer within the Windows operating system.
• This position requires problem solving skills critical thinking skills and the ability to multi-task and focus on specific tasks.

Responsibilities Expectations & Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of the Call to Freedom mission core values and social principles to serve our clientele and community.
• Promote values and standards with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards of CTF and the state laws.
• Maintain a positive attitude/outlook and a professional manner in all duties.

Schedule & Environment

• Full-time (40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling
• Some evenings and occasional weekend hours required
• Community-based work; reasonable accommodations available

How to Apply

If you are passionate about prevention advocacy and supporting youth we encourage you to apply and join our mission to end human trafficking.

Apply today and help create safer futures for youth across South Dakota.

How to Apply
Submit your résumé and cover letter to ; Applications will be reviewed as received.