The Betty Ann Krahnke Center (BAK), is a short-term emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence in Montgomery County, MD. Every year, more than five million women are abused, and more than 1,200 women are killed by an intimate partner in the United States. With a 60-bed capacity, BAK is the only emergency safe house in Montgomery County for survivors of intimate partner violence or sexual assault.

General Summary:

Provide sufficient assistance to Residents in obtaining concrete resources such as legal assistance, safety planning, food, safe housing alternatives, filling out homeless tool forms, and ensure crisis support and case management services are provided that would enable Residents to secure immediate life needs and move Residents towards self-sufficiency in a trauma-informed care environment.

Responsibilities:

• Welcomes new residents to the BAK Center and assists with needs assessment, development of a client plan of action, safety planning and review of BAK guidelines. Case Manager handles admission and discharges of Residents.
• Works collaboratively with survivors and the clinical team, helps develop a plan of action that includes safety planning, legal options, financial remedies, housing options, mental health and other individual goals as directed by the client’s needs.
• Meets with survivors on a regular basis (minimum twice a week) to facilitate plan of action. In conjunction with Clinical Therapists, ensures that survivors develop life skills as identified in their service plan. Case Managers are to be responsive to Residents needs and link Residents to needed services with Clinical Therapist and residential staff.
• Accompanies clients to meetings and appointments as needed. Assists in development of discharge options and plans.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of benefits and community resources and attends meetings in the community about housing, benefits, etc.
• Plans and coordinates educational group adult activities which promote healing using visual arts, poetry reading, dance, music, physical exercise, games and cooking.
• Assists survivors in the development of new life skills such as budgeting, time management, parenting strategies, and problem solving.
• Assist survivors in connecting with DHHS entitlement resources (such as SNAP, medical assistance, etc.) protective orders, attorneys, and vocational services.
• Attends weekly case consultation meetings, individual supervision and required trainings in both Domestic Violence and Trauma Informed Care.
• Ensures that clinical notes and monthly statistics are complete, timely and accurate. Maintains strict confidentiality of survivor records and information.

Requires:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or a closely related field with a minimum of one year of relevant experience in the program area.
• Must have a valid driver's license with less than three points.

Education

• Bachelors or better