Off Campus Federal Work Study, A Better Way Services, Inc.

Ivy Tech Community College•Muncie, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for Work Study positions at approved off-campus sites. Employees are paid from Federal Funding and vetted through the Financial Aid process. They are hired on a per-semester basis. Duties will vary based on available positions. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for availability. The Caseworker provides crisis intervention and support services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, answers incoming crisis calls, and assists in conducting intervention, casework, and transportation for clients. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester.
Students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
Students must have a current and completed FAFSA on file.
Student must demonstrate financial need.

Responsibilities

Provide various forms of direct services over the telephone and in person for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, both residential and non-residential.
Assist clients through emotional support, advocacy, and other supportive services.
Complete narratives, clerical paperwork, and other forms of documentation relating to all client work.
Answer and handle incoming crisis and suicide calls.
Conduct intake interviews with clients to assess needs.
Offer referrals to additional services as needed.
Transport clients and their children for intakes and other essential transportation.
Attend staff meetings and in-service training as required.
Maintain building security as per agency policies and procedures.
Assist in sorting donations and house management duties including light office cleaning.
Perform other duties as assigned.