Job Description

Join Our Team at SARC!

Are you passionate about creating a safer, more supportive community? SARC (The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center) is seeking dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to be Harford County’s lifeline for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, and stalking.

About SARC: Established in 1978 through grassroots efforts, SARC has been at the forefront of providing essential services and support to those in need. From our humble beginnings, we've evolved into a comprehensive resource center offering shelter, advocacy, legal support, community outreach, and education services. At SARC, we believe in fostering an environment of trust, respect, and inclusivity, regardless of race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or economic circumstances.

About the Role:  As a Housing Case Manager at SARC, you will play a vital role in aiding individuals and families requiring assistance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct case management duties including: completing intakes, service plans, case notes, needs and strengths assessments, screenings, referrals and advocacy.
• Initial Case Management Profile and Individual Services plan for all general case management clients.
• Aid in locating and securing housing, connection to community resources, government and state benefits, medical, mental health and substance use services.
• Remove barriers to permanent housing; e.g., acquisition of identification, legal aid, benefits/income assistance, transportation to appointments
• Complete Housing Stability and Rental Assistance Plan for all clients to assist with planning for long term housing.
  
• Identify permanent housing units to move individuals into housing as quickly as possible once linked to a rental subsidy 
• Client determined to be appropriate for SARC rental assistance should have a completed Welcome Home Client Contract, What Does My Lease Say, and Monthly Budget Form.
• Locate, identify and utilize partner agencies, social services and resources for families.
• Meet regularly with identified clients to provide advocacy, information, referrals, resources, safety planning, and supportive counseling.
• Advocate with other social service agencies, shelters, mental health facilities, housing providers, schools, and similar program personnel on behalf clients.
• Provide education, information and referrals to program participants.
• Completes follow up with clients to ensure they have received the services or advocate for them if there were denied
• Make referrals to therapeutic, legal, medical, educational, and other social services, as necessary.
• Develop and maintain relationships with private landlords.
• Assist clients with other needs connected to housing such as obtaining furnishing, home goods, and moving services through collaborating with local nonprofits.
• Keep abreast of current literature, developments, and trends in the fields of case management and community issues.
• Collaborate with local social service agencies in order to coordinate services for participants.
• Be knowledgeable and implement the Trauma Informed Care philosophy by creating a safe, therapeutic living and working environment for our clients which espouse the proactive principles of growth, change, and empowerment of the individual.
• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage on a rotating schedule to guide clients with support and basic crisis intervention.
• Maintain and report accurate and up-to-date statistics for the program.
• Assist in accessing various means of transportation for clients;

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 12pm to 8pm.

Salary:  

$21.96 to $24.00 an hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Necessary Skills:

• Desire to gain experience working with victims/survivors of domestic violence.
• Attention to detail, emotional maturity, flexibility, and ability to work independently.
• Physical ability to climb steps and lift occasional bulky items.

Requirements for Consideration:

•   Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Social Work or a related field from four-year College or university; or two years in related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Housing/residential experience is required.
  
• Current driver’s license and clean driving record.
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Preferred Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience providing case management to victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Benefits

What We Offer You:

• Enjoy 11 paid holidays plus two floating holidays for full-time positions, and 1 floating holiday for part-time roles.
• Receive up to 112 hours of accrued vacation time in your first year of employment (part-time positions working under 10 hours/week are not eligible.)
• Access up to 96 hours of sick leave annually (part-time roles working under 10 hours/week are not eligible).
• Choose from 3 Health Plan options, with a generous employer HSA contribution.
• Benefit from 100% employer-paid premiums for the standard health insurance plan for individual coverage.
• Take advantage of dental and vision insurance, dependent care FSA, voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
• Receive an employer-paid parking pass for added convenience.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being and ensure you have the resources you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

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