What are the responsibilities and job description for the IPS Career Case Manager/VOCATIONAL COORDINATOR - Pierce County position at Aurora Community Services?
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Celebrating 40 Years!
We’re more than a human services agency—we’re partners in transformation, walking alongside you on the journey to a fuller, richer life.
Our employment program requires a dedicated staff that is committed to supporting and training consumers with mental health and AODA challenges to successfully work in their community, and achieve their independent-living goals.
Responsibilities
- Work primarily with persons with mental health and/or substance use issues
- Conduct career profiles to gather information related to previous employment, individual skills, abilities, interests, and limitations
- Communicate with community employers to learn about and develop employment opportunities
- Analyze potential employment openings and match them with the best, qualified individuals
- Work cooperatively with various employment and behavioral health agencies, in a team environment, to plan employment outcomes
- Complete daily and monthly documentation/reports in accordance with standards
- Ensure all communication is delivered with quality and continuity of individual employment plans
- Assist individuals to complete applications, create resumes, develop interviewing skills, and perform other activities to obtain employment
- Support and train the individuals to successfully fulfill/maintain their community-based employment, as independently as possible
Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required
- Ability to build effective/professional relationships
- Highly developed oral/written communication
- Acceptable Background Character Verification
- Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer software applications such as Microsoft Word
Benefits:
- Option to get paid before payday
- Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company
- Employee discount - Verizon and Dell
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vacation/Personal Hours
- Employee Stock Ownership
- 401-K
- Employee Achievement Program
- Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full Time Employees
- Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work atmosphere
- And more
Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000 based on experience, and bonus potential up to $650/month
If you are looking to make a difference, join the Aurora team! Aurora Community Services is proud to be an Employee Owned Company! An EOE/AA Employer