About SARC:
Established in 1978 through grassroots efforts, SARC has been at the forefront of providing essential services and support to those in need. From our humble beginnings, we've evolved into a comprehensive resource center offering shelter, advocacy, legal support, community outreach, and education services. At SARC, we believe in fostering an environment of trust, respect, and inclusivity, regardless of race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or economic circumstances.
The Case Manager position aids individuals and families requiring assistance by performing the following duties.
SCHEDULE:
Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Thursday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM; and Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with additional on-call shifts.
- Completes shelter screenings to
determine if candidate meets program requirements;
- Interviews clients with problems such as
personal and family adjustments, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing,
and physical and mental impairments to determine nature and degree of problem;
- Secures information such as medical,
psychological, and social factors contributing to client’s situation, and
evaluates these and client’s capacities;
- Meets with client individually, in
family, or in other small groups regarding plans for meeting needs, and aids
client to mobilize inner capacities and environmental resources to improve
social functioning;
- Helps client to modify attitudes and
patterns of behavior by increasing their understanding of self and/or personal
problems;
- Identifies client’s individual trauma
responses and works with the client to address them;
- Be knowledgeable and implement the
Trauma Informed Care philosophy by creating a safe, therapeutic living and
working environment for our clients which espouse the proactive principles of
growth, change, and empowerment of the individual;
- Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for the
program to guide staff in good decision making and problem solving.
- Directs staff in response to emergency
situations.
- Maintain and report accurate and
up-to-date statistics for the program.
- Responsible for ensuring all shifts are
covered.
- Refers clients to community resources
and other organizations.
- Complies records and prepares reports.
- Works with the client to develop a
service plan and performs follow-up to determine quantity and quality of
service provided client and status of client’s case.
- Accesses and records client and
community resource information.
- Secures supplementary information such
as employment, medical records, or school reports.
- Provide basic crisis intervention with
Residential clients.
- Assume responsibility for all scheduled
and unscheduled helpline calls/shifts to include meeting with walk-in clients.
- Assist with transportation of clients
and pick-up of community donations.
- Complete monthly maintenance checks to
ensure building safety.
- Will work a minimum of three 8 hour or
six 4 hour holiday shifts per calendar year.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Provides consultation and direction during on-call coverage of Safehouse.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or two years in related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Be willing and able to attend ongoing Trauma Informed Care trainings and webinars to stay current with up to date trends in intervention.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Excellent listening skills.
Current driver’s license and clean driving record. Criminal background check required. Completion of SARC’s 26 hour Basic Crisis Response Training.
Benefits
What We Offer You:
· Enjoy 11 paid holidays plus two floating holidays for full-time positions
· Receive up to 112 hours of accrued vacation time in your first year of employment
· Access up to 96 hours of sick leave annually
· Choose from 3 Health Plan options, with a generous employer HSA contribution.
· Benefit from 100% employer-paid premiums for the standard health insurance plan for individual coverage.
· Take advantage of dental and vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
· Receive an employer-paid parking pass for added convenience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Willingness and ability to attend ongoing Trauma Informed Care trainings and webinars
- Completion of SARC's 26-hour Basic Crisis Response Training
- Current driver's license and clean driving record
- Criminal background check (required)
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to provide 24-hour on-call coverage, meet helpline/shift obligations, and work required holiday shifts
What We Do
SARC is a lifeline for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking by providing safe haven, advocacy, resources, and hope in Harford County.





