Ideal candidates are familiar with victim centered assistance and trauma. Previous work experience in youth/ adult mentoring is preferred but not required. Candidates must be patient, innovative, collaborative, detail oriented, able to handle multiple tasks, and remain calm and competent in stressful/crisis situations; must maintain appropriate example to volunteers in all areas of personal conduct and appearance; must display leadership and supervisory qualities.
- Full-Time
- This is an "on-site" position (Housing provided as part of compensation)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess and evaluate resources to determine the appropriateness and need for case management services.
- Assist the victim’s entry into services and monitor services provided throughout the process
- Coordinate available resources and insure that they are trauma informed and outcome based
- Work positively with team members within the agency and with community providers
- Educate victim about recovery markers and utilize these markers in evaluating proper placement/action needed
- Follow State of Montana and The LifeGuard Group policies, procedures, and guidelines as they apply to services provided
- Have a valid drivers license
- Prepare reports, applications, and supporting documentation on the established timelines
- Attend workshops, conferences, meetings, etc. as agreed upon with the supervisor and be prepared to present learning to LifeGuard Group employees as requested
- Participate in training required by The LifeGuard Group
- Provide LifeHouse staff and applicable treatment team providers real-time updates as needed on resident treatment plan goal attainment • Other duties as assigned to meet agency needs
- Reside on-site at Crooked Tree Ranch
- Recruit, Train, and Coordinate for Vōcōmé
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work or the equivalent educational backgrounds and one year experience in Human Service Field, or the equivalent experience as providers, residents, family members or advocates for mental health services who have developed the necessary skills and experience
- Minimum of one year of direct service with children, families, or adults
- Experience with resource/referral and working with teams • Experience in case management with victims of violence, trafficking, trauma, and/or substance abuse essential.
- Training in trauma-informed care beneficial.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible, self-directed, and responsive.
- Culturally sensitive
- Proficient computer skills
- Relational skills
- Able to successfully pass Child Protective Services and Criminal Background checks
- Approximately 35-45 hours/week, must be able to adapt to flexible scheduling; including evening and weekend hours as needed.
- Able to work in an aggressive, team oriented work environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone