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NATURE OF WORK

This position serves as the Whole Family Case Manager (WFCM) for the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Grant. The WFCM will be responsible for whole family case management of Family Peace Center clients living or having grown up within the designated R3 zones.

GRANT FUNDING ADVISEMENT

This position is 100% funded by a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). Grant funding for the current grant period expires in January or 2022 with a two-year optional renewal. Acceptance of this position shall not be construed as a guarantee of employment beyond the grant-funded period.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The WFCM will dedicate 100% of their time to undertaking assessment, monitoring, planning, advocacy and linking with long-term case management, rehabilitation and support services that specifically address the needs of FPC clients who have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, child abuse or elder abuse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These essential duties are only illustrative.)

Complete grant goals and objectives according to proposed timelines, including: providing long term case management to FPC clients while adhering to trauma informed and survivor driven principles and policies of the FPC; treating all clients, staff and FPC partner agency personnel with kindness, dignity and respect; engaging in activities and practices addressing self-care and vicarious trauma; ensure the confidentiality and information sharing process is followed; participate in training and regular debriefs with the Project Manager; provide feedback to the FPC Executive Director about additional services, partners or people who need to be at the FPC in order to fulfill client multi-victimization needs. WFCMs will work with clients to develop and maintain relevant and meaningful case empowerment plans, which include addressing employment, wellness, health, housing advocacy, public benefits, counseling and court accompaniment support. WFCMs will meet regularly with clients to support plan accomplishment, refer clients to other agencies and resources, advocate directly with other agencies as needed to help client access necessary services and accompany clients to services and appointments to support the successful implementation of the case management plan. WFCMs will also ensure clients have an understanding and knowledge of resource options and facilitate connections and enrollment in those resources and mediate on behalf of residential clients when appropriate.

Complete all other tasks and duties as assigned and required by the Manager of the Mayor’s Office of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Prevention/Executive Director and Project Manager

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision and direction of the Project Manager of the grant, who reviews work for effectiveness, timeliness, and for overall results achieved.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position does not require supervisory duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed primarily in a variety of settings, including office and various locations to meet client needs of support and advocacy. Work activities occur in a fast paced, high demand environment at times.

SUCCESS FACTORS (KSAs)

Thorough knowledge of domestic violence and human trafficking prevention efforts, including best practice prevention efforts and strategies.

Comfortable working in a collaborative manner in a fast-paced environment with multiple organizations. Sensitivity to the concerns of partner organizations, willingness to receive and use feedback in program design, interpersonal interactions and policy development.

Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing, to conduct research, and to prepare clear and concise reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees, other government agencies, law enforcement, the general public, and community organizations.

Skill in the use and care of a personal computer.

Ability to ask for help and support.

Ability to treat clients, staff and partner agencies with kindness, dignity and respect in challenging circumstances and conditions.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED. Some college or technical training from an accredited college or university in social services or human services and experience with case management, community engagement, social service, grass roots organizations, or the equivalent, preferred. Forty (40) hours domestic violence training, FPC Orientation Training and other training in confidentiality and mandated reporting and have knowledge of the Family Justice Center movement and the purpose of this model and service delivery. Thorough knowledge of how systemic racism and the disenfranchisement of persons living within the R3 zones has impacted those person’s ability to recover from family and sexual violence and live a life free of trauma and violence.Knowledge of best practice interventions for persons who have experienced systemic racism and are in trauma from domestic or sexual violence, child or elder abuse or human trafficking. Persons living or having lived in an R3 Zone and with lived experience with systemic racism, domestic or sexual violence, child abuse or human trafficking preferred. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and training, which ensures the ability to perform the work, may be substituted for the required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.

Forty (40) Hour ICADV Domestic Violence training (may be completed within 30 days of hire)

Residency Requirement:

Modified November 15, 2021: All employees (except Police Sworn and Fire Sworn) hired on or after June 1, 2018 shall reside anywhere in Winnebago County or within fifteen (15) miles of Rockford City Hall (425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104) within six (6) months after their introductory period. Department Heads shall live within the municipal boundaries of the city of Rockford.

Effective June 1, 2018 all newly hired employees, including newly hired Department Heads, shall live within the municipal boundaries of City of Rockford within six (6) months of their completion of their introductory period.

Classified employees hired after January 1, 1984 may live anywhere in Winnebago County or anywhere within an area fifteen (15) miles from the Public Safety Building within six (6) months of their date of completion of probation. Employees hired prior to January 1, 1984 shall be subject to their conditions of employment in effect at that time.

*Apply via Rockfordil.gov/employment. Do Not Apply on Indeed.com*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,235.20 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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