Case Manager-Advocate-VOCA 04-16-790
Catholic Community Services     Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
     

Catholic Community Services

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona strengthens families, supports communities, provides compassionate services, and strives for excellence. For more information visit our website at: www.ccs-soaz.org

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Position: Case Manager Advocate VOCA

Location: Sierra Vista, Forgach House

Benefits package for a Case Manager Advocate:

Up to 27 paid days off during your first year, including 10 paid holidays
Health Insurance (CCS covers nearly 100 percent of cost of employee coverage)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary short-term disability, hospital confinement indemnity; accident, critical illness insurance
403(b)
Section 125 Healthcare Reimbursement Account
Section 125 Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Ongoing training and development
Qualify and determine the eligibility for program services of clients and community members. Responsible for collaborating with associated Agencies in advocating for client needs. Provide guidance, referrals, resources and support to clients needing lay legal assistance. Advocate for client needs. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR A CASE MANAGER ADVOCATE

Conducts crisis intervention, safety planning and screening for intervention services to hotline callers
Provides ongoing services to program participants such as, crisis intervention, safety planning, needs assessment, service plan development, advocacy, case management, coordination of care, referrals and follow-up
Maintains service records and documentation through progress notes, service plans, reviews and completion of reports
Facilitation, advocacy and support with the criminal justice system or other proceedings
Provide individual, systems or lay legal advocacy services
Responsible for maintaining participant caseload
Utilize the "Empowerment Model" of behavior and trauma informed care approaches
Responsible for the safety, well-being, and confidentiality of program participants and shelter residents accessing advocacy services
Reduce isolation by reconnecting program participants with natural support systems
Provides transportation relating to advocacy or case management needs to program participants accessing program services
Plans and presents community education for public awareness on domestic violence and other related crime victimization issues
Plans and facilitates groups to increase knowledge of the impact of domestic violence, self-care, regain control and promote healing in a culturally sensitive manner
Develops and maintains participant referral resources for the provision of community information and referrals
Participates in a multi-system or interagency approach to increase responses or needs for victims of domestic violence
Reduce isolation by reconnecting program participants with natural support systems
Required to be on-call basis depending on program needs
Adhere to licensure regulations, contract compliances and program requirements
Record CACFP meal counts, serve food according to guidelines and ensure CACFP program operational and administrative compliance
May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CASE MANAGER ADVOCATE

Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position, and will be considered by the Corporate Director of Human Resources.

Bachelor's in human services or related field or two years of relevant experience
1 year of case management experience
Bilingual English / Spanish, verbal and written
1-year experience working with the dynamics of domestic violence
Obtain State of Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Valid Arizona Driver License, proof of insurance and Arizona Motor Vehicle Division 39-month Motor Vehicle Report
Ability to obtain health care certificates including CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers Certificate, and TB clearance
Proven strong communication skills oral and written are clear, concise, and in an organized fashion using appropriate style, grammar and tone
Ability to effectively facilitate individual and group sessions
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, officials, community organizations, government agencies and the general public
Ability to stoop, climb, bend, and reach
Required to lift 35lbs. 15%
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CASE MANAGER ADVOCATE

MA in human services or related field
Additional years of directly related experience
The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://ccssoaz.mitcawm.com/jobs/655301-197717.html

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Job Details


Seniority Level

Some work experience (up to 5 years, non-manager)

Field of Interest

Health Sciences

Employment Type

Full Time

Number of openings

N/A


Related Skills:

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