Gracehaven – Comprehensive Case Manager; Dayton

GRACEHAVEN – COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGER (DAYTON)

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Position Summary

GOAL: To advance the mission of Gracehaven, a subsidiary affiliate of Central Ohio Youth for Christ, by providing trauma-informed case management services to survivors of child sexual exploitation and trafficking.

KEY OBJECTIVES

• Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based case management
• Provide prevention and intervention education
• Communicate and maintain good working relationships with custodians and agencies working with youth
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records and data
• Connect client with a mentor
• Participate in staff and supervisory meetings, events and fundraisers

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based case management
• Build a trauma-informed, trust-based relationship with client
• Link client to services based on client goals and needs
• Help secure a stable environment for client to grow
• Use stability assessment with new clients and move client to a more stable place
• Develop individualized service plan to meet client needs
• Use a holistic approach in serving clients’ needs

Provide Prevention and Intervention Education

• Provide trainings in DMST (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking) and trauma-informed care
• Assist in public speaking and trainings to social service providers and youth on DMST
• Deliver DMST and other evidence-based material with client and other community members
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records and data
• Ensure client records, case notes and program documentation are up to date and according to standard
• Create and implement treatment plans and discharge summaries
• Receive and review referrals for new clients
• Review mileage logs and reimbursements for accountability and good stewardship
• Make sure all data reports are up to date and timely
• Report monthly data in accordance with grant requirements and Gracehaven data requirements
• Participate in staff and supervisory meetings, events and fundraisers
• Participate in Gracehaven & COYFC quarterly all-staff trainings
• Attend trauma-informed trainings and all staff meetings
• Assist in all Gracehaven fundraising events
• Meet in person at minimum bi-weekly for supervision

Connect Client with Mentor

• Partner with COYFC mentoring by referring client for a mentor
• Communicate the benefits of mentoring to client
• Help connect youth and mentor match
• Keep up-to-date records and maintain good communication with COYFC Mentor Coach

Spiritual Responsibilities

Because the overriding religious purpose and mission of Youth for Christ, USA/Gracehaven is to communicate and introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people and their families, and in that regard, to make, educate and encourage life-long disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is very important that you as an employee in the movement of Youth for Christ be recognized as an associate minister of the Gospel.

As an employee of Youth for Christ and a minister of the Gospel, COYFC expects all employees to:

• Seek God’s guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole as well as for specific ministry initiatives.
• Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and worship as a regular aspect of your role within YFC.
• With consent, regularly share the gospel message with students who come into contact with COYFC ministries.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Social Work degree preferred, or diploma/associate degree with relevant experience
• Agreement with the Central Ohio Youth for Christ and Gracehaven Standards of Conduct and Statement of Faith

EEO Statement

Youth For Christ (YFC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, YFC incorporates within each leader role, the…