Case Management Services

The vendor required to provide case management services to the city emerging adult domestic violence court.
- Project services
•    Connect defendants to community-based service delivery systems, including abusive partner intervention program (APIP), social services, and substance abuse treatment. 
•    Maintain project logs, reports, and records in appropriate files and database(s), including documenting all defendant interactions and services provided in accordance with program protocols. 
•    Attend court meetings, staffing meetings as appropriate, and trainings as appropriate. 
•    Appear in court on days court is in session. 
•    Assess the health, education, employment, housing, immigration, therapeutic, medical, substance abuse, counseling and other social service needs of each defendant. 
•    Coordinate referrals and link defendants to community-based resources, including shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and treatment services.
•    Maintain regular contact and follow-up with defendants to ensure continuity of care
•    Maintaining all records and files relating to each defendant. 
•    Provide professional oversight and consultation for assigned case manager. 
•    Work collaboratively with court staff, law enforcement, and community partners to promote victim safety and offender accountability. 
•    Participate in case reviews, multidisciplinary meetings, and relevant trainings. 
•    Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive services in all defendant interactions. 
•    Assist in identifying gaps in services and strengthening community response efforts. 
•    Demonstrate familiarity with social service agencies, community resources, and support programs available throughout county.
- Required staffing:
•    A thorough knowledge of domestic and sexual violence and an ability to work effectively in a crisis-orientated setting with diverse individuals.
•    Strong interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills. 
•    Ability to develop a positive, compassionate rapport with defendants, including addressing issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other violent trauma. 
•    Knowledge of community-based service delivery systems, in particular thorough knowledge of different treatment paths and social services.
•    Prompt response to crisis as well as thorough and consistent follow up to victims, defendant, and delivery systems. 
•    Appreciation and respect for other cultures and people of diverse backgrounds.
- Budget: $200,000

- Contract Period/Term: 4 years