Position Title: FRSP Community Advocate

Program/Department: Family Re-housing and Stabilization Program

Reports to: FRSP Manager

Status: Full-time/Not exempt from overtime

The FRSP Community Advocate provides intensive case management to clients in the Family Re-housing and Stabilization Program in scattered-site units in the District of Columbia. This position reports to the FRSP Program Manager, is fulltime, and is not exempt from overtime.

Responsibilities:

-Provide intensive case management services to women and children affected by domestic violence and other crimes at least twice a month in-person;

-Create detailed service plan and financial budget with each client and review monthly;

-Establish and enhance relationships with partners and stakeholders including landlords;

-Identify strengths and needs of individuals and families as they relate to the overall plan of intervention;

-Make appropriate referrals to address social, environmental, medical, and emotional problems;

-Respond to crisis situations and intervene to resolve immediate problems

-Provide assistance in seeking housing, employment, financial assistance, and other needed services

-Maintain up-to-date records for documentation of case activity, including electronic case management data entry

-Maintain statistical data which reflects an account of clients served, and the number and types of activities performed in order to provide services

-Prepare a variety of reports, including monthly reports to the Program Director;

-Coordinate workshops on financial intelligence, housing opportunities, and other applicable topics

-Collaborate with area service providers in addressing individual client needs;

-Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings;

-Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and other meetings/committees as assigned;

-Assist with training and supervision of volunteers as needed;

-Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

-Comprehensive knowledge of the dynamics of human behavior

-In-depth understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence

-A valid DC social work license. This must be in effect on the date of hire

-Two or more years of case management experience

-Two or more years’ experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma

-A valid driver’s license

-Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

-Strong ability to work independently as well as on a team

-Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

-Strong organizational abilities

-Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals

Inquiries and resumes are accepted at jobs@mysistersplacedc.org

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