Trauma Focused Case Manager

Title: Trauma Focused Case Manager
Reports to: Program Manager
Employment Type: Full- time, Mode of Work: In- person (no remote work)
Work Location: Positions Available in Broward and Miami Dade Counties
Salary Range: $55,000

Benefits

Gang Alternative, Inc. offers a competitive Total Rewards Package, in addition to your base salary:

Health Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
Medical Gap Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
Dental Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
Vision Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
Life and AD&D – 100% paid for employee only
Supplemental Insurance – Aflac
403(b) Retirement plan (with employer match)
Employee Assistance Program
11-12 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off, including Birthday and Personal Day
Professional development opportunities
Opportunities for career growth
Non-profit IRS Taxable Benefits

Qualifications and Competencies

Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, or a related field.
Minimum two years’ experience providing trauma-focused case management to high-risk youth and families.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and case management best practices.
Willingness to work flexible schedules as deemed necessary including weekends and evenings.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent organizational skills, dependent and responsive with attention to details and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude, and maximum discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Customer service is oriented and sensitive to clients’ immediate needs.
Extended knowledge of community and social services.
Must have access to a licensed, insured personal vehicle at all times during work hours for reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for the use of personal vehicles as part of work-related travel.

Position Summary

Gang Alternative, Inc.’s Collective Action for Addressing Trauma Program involves programming in the tri-county area, namely: Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties. It is designed to effectively address community violence and collective trauma, using a comprehensive, integrated, and multi-sectoral approach to substance use prevention, violence prevention, and trauma-focused community engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct intake assessments to determine client needs, strengths, and barriers.
Develop individualized care plans with measurable goals and objectives.
Provide crisis intervention and emotional support using a trauma-informed approach.
Advocate for clients with social services, healthcare providers, and other agencies and connect them to essential resources like therapy, housing and medical care.
Educate clients on coping mechanisms and self-care strategies.
Maintain regular contact with clients to assess progress and adjust care plans as needed.
Facilitate support groups or workshops on trauma recovery and resilience.
Maintain accurate and timely case notes, client records, and reports.
Ensure compliance with agency policies, confidentiality laws, and funding requirements.
Track client progress and report outcomes to supervisors or funding agencies as required.
Working cooperatively with other GA teams and programs to maintain smooth continuity of care when cases are shared across teams.
Become familiar with and utilization of outside resources as needed to provide comprehensive services to clients.
All other duties as assigned.