Position Summary:

The Vocational Case Manager of Assessment is responsible for determining the participant’s interests, preferences, and support needs. This person provides insight into the interventions that may lead to a successful job match and retention. It gathers information by conducting intake interviews, reviewing referral information, scheduling site visits, and administering vocational testing. This position is responsible for evaluating and accessing the participant’s employment needs. This position would then provide adequate job matches for possible employment. It also ensures that all funding guidelines are maintained to ensure compliance.

Pay Rate: $21.27/Hr

FT 40Hrs. Mon-Fri Days (Evenings and Weekends as needed) Flexibility is a must.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Meets with Community Living, Inc. client to determine skills and job fit.
• Is responsible for collecting and compiling and organizing the participant’s individual record.
• Coordinates individual planning process.
• Completes clear and concise paperwork.
• Maintains/schedules caseload to ensure maximum efficiency and the quality of service.
• Administers interests inventory and functional testing.
• Provides transportation to job site for job evaluation.
• Documents skills, work needs, and accommodations onsite for the participant.
• Interviews family and team members to compile pertinent information.​​​​​
• Completes all intake paperwork.
• Attends all pre-service staffings.
• Develops additional employment sites.
• Maintains the assessment site manual in accordance with CARF standards.
• Makes final determination and recommendation for employment.
• Conducts all meetings with all involved team members.
• Must maintain and adhere to all CARF and funding guidelines.
• Completes and maintains all required trainings.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications:

Education, Experience, Skills:

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in social service or a related field preferred.
• One year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Possess sound oral and written communication skills as well as decision-making skills.
• Possess good listening and comprehension skills along with strong leadership skills.
• Must be able to write and document in clear, concise professional manner.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Must be adept at balancing multiple caseloads.
• Demonstrate mastery of skills required for all programmatic aspects of ES.
• Possess the ability to use Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Driver’s License

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Environment may vary from indoor to outdoor work as well as working in a wide temperature range. May have to operate light machinery such as floor buffers and pallet jacks.
• Physically assist participants as needed.
• Must adhere to the dress code of various employers.
• Moderate Work – Exerts up to 50lbs of force occasionally and 20lbs frequently. Standing, sitting, reaching, typing, and walking are common.
• Variable work schedule. May vary based on participant and employer needs. May include evenings, weekends and split-shifts.

Prerequisites for Employment:

• Criminal Background Check
• Family Care Safety Registry Check
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check, Proof of Insurance

Community Living, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Community Living strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants with regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other legally protected status.