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Date Posted: 08/05/02

Case Manager

Salary: $27K - $30K depending on experience, plus benefits.

Essential Responsibilities: Provide case management for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, including case intake, information and referral, advocacy, interpretation and translation, file maintenance and reporting activities, and assistance to Program Manager. Requirements: Fluency in English and Vietnamese; Bachelor's degree in social work or related field; at least one year of experience in working with victims of trauma; demonstrated commitment to working with victims of domestic violence and/or human trafficking; and ability to work independently and in a team.

Location: DC metropolitan area. Case Manager Boat People SOS, Inc. (BPSOS) is seeking a full-time Case Manager for its Community Against Domestic Violence (CADV) and Victims of Exploitation and Trafficking Assistance (VETA) Programs. BPSOS has been providing services to the Vietnamese community for over 22 years. In 2000, the CADV program was established to conduct community outreach and education on domestic violence within the Vietnamese communities in the Northern Virginia area. In 2001, VETA was created to respond to the needs of over 150 victims of human trafficking being resettled in the United States after being freed from a sweatshop in American Samoa. These programs are now seeking a Case Manager to provide on-going assistance to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Salary: $27K - $30K depending on experience, plus benefits.

Essential Responsibilities:
1) Complete intakes and needs assessments for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking;
2) Provide support, information, services, and advocacy to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking;
3) Assist clients in accessing social services including ESL classes, health care, and public benefits;
4) Accompany clients to appointments and provide advocacy, interpretation, and translation to ensure clients' access to needed services;
5) Maintain updated files on clients and other required documentation;
6) Assist Program Manager in conducting community outreach and education on services available to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking in the Vietnamese community;
7) Assist Program staff in creating and improving education and assessment tools.
8) File monthly activities reports with the Program Manager.

Goals:
1) Ensure that victims receive prompt, comprehensive quality service;
2) Establish standards of excellence in service delivery;
3) Build capacity for BPSOS headquarters and branch offices in service to victims of trafficking and domestic violence;
4) Create strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, victim advocates, and service agencies.

Requirements:
1) Fluency in English and Vietnamese;
2) Bachelor's degree in social work or related field;
3) At least one year of experience in working with victims of trauma (domestic violence, family violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking preferred) required;
4) Demonstrated commitment to working with victims of domestic violence and/or human trafficking;
5) Ability to work independently and in a team;
6) Bicultural background preferred. Location: DC metropolitan area.