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Under general supervision from the Safety, Advocacy, Finances, Employment (SAFE) Project Director, the SAFE Case Manager will be responsible for day-to-day operations associated with the domestic violence advocacy project. Travel to Department of Children and Family (DCF) Service Centers in Wichita and El Dorado, and surrounding counties.

Accountabilities

• Provide direct advocacy services to both recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and targeted 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 domestic violence/sexual assault (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 with 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 in TIER. Completes monthly report(s) required by DCF.
• Performs other related assigned duties.