DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATOR

LOCATION: PORTAGEVILLE CENTRAL OFFICE

The Domestic Violence Case Manager provides domestic violence and sexual abuse victims with crisis intervention, case management, basic shelter and other services in Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid and Stoddard Counties.  Travel within the service counties will be required daily.  A company vehicle will be provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

  • Case Manager sets appointments to manage the client’s case.

  • Gathers all client information necessary to determine program eligibility.

  • Evaluates situation, determines client needs, develops a time line consisting of long/short term goals and implements a plan of action with the client to be followed on a weekly basis.

  • Assists clients with reaching short/long term goals by utilizing available agency programs as well as non-agency programs.

  • Conducts and logs weekly progress of the client as well as maintaining monthly reports.

  • Seeks resources such as clothing, housing, education, etc. to assist the client in meeting their established goals.

  • Attends meetings and training classes as necessary.

  • Maintains documentation on clients served, completes timesheets, mileage reimbursement statements and other paperwork as deemed necessary by the agency.

  • Develops network with referral agencies and community partners within the service area.

  • Must communicate with other Outreach team members by sharing knowledge of new programs or activities that would benefit the productivity and professionalism of the office.

  •  Encourages clients to do things for themselves to obtain feelings of independence and self-esteem.

  •  Provides consultation to supervisor on specific cases involving clients.

  •  Prepares and maintains written case records, reports, and forms, performs case follow-up and closing, and performs other administrative tasks as required.

  •  Links all available resources (business, industry, volunteer agencies, Employment Security, etc.) for the purpose of assisting individual client in all possible ways.

    Associate's degree (A. A.) in social work; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communication and manage well at all levels of the organization. Must have the ability to empathize with and understand the needs of DAEOC clientele. Must have knowledge of living and working conditions in the six-county area of Southeast Missouri as they relate to DAEOC clients. Must have a license valid in the state of Missouri and proper insurance. Must have adequate transportation. Must have an understanding of DAEOC’s six county service area.

    DAEOC is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin or other protected classification.

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    Interested candidates should submit resume along with college transcripts to hr@daeoc.com until position is filled.