Laurens County Safe Home hiring case manager and DSS liaison

The Laurens County Safe Home is seeking a case manager who will also serve as the agency’s liaison to the South Carolina Department of Social Services. The position supports survivors of domestic violence as they work toward safety, stability and healing.

The case manager handles client intake, completes paperwork and reviews shelter rules with new clients. The role also includes distributing client supplies such as personal items, linens, clothing and medications, and being available to clients for crisis intervention and supportive listening.

Case management duties include social service advocacy, job placement, housing, child care, and legal and counseling referrals. The case manager helps clients reach their goals, keeps client records current, transports clients to access services and provides hospital advocacy. The position also coordinates with other community agencies, including other shelters, and makes follow-up contact with clients as appropriate.

As DSS liaison, the case manager serves as the link between the Safe Home and DSS in the counties the agency serves and provides annual training for DSS staff.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Answering and directing phone calls
• Sharing on-call duties with other staff members as assigned
• Staying current with best practices for assisting domestic violence victims
• Taking part in required staff meetings and trainings
• Participating in fundraising activities, meetings and public awareness events as appropriate
• Submitting weekly, monthly and yearly reports
• Assisting other staff members and volunteers with problems or questions

Duties may be added or removed as needed for the overall benefit of the agency.

Those interested in joining the Safe Home team should send a resume to [email protected].