Case Manager – SNAP Employment & Training Grant

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Description/Job Summary

The Case Manager for the SNAP Employment & Training (E&T) Grant is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services to SNAP recipients participating in the E&T program. This role supports participants in achieving self-sufficiency through employment, education, and training opportunities. The Case Manager will assess client needs, develop individualized service plans (IEP), coordinate supportive services, and track progress to ensure successful outcomes in alignment with grant requirements.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Conduct intake assessments to determine participant eligibility in the SNAP E&T program and identify employment and training needs.
• Develop and implement Individual Employment Plans (IEPs) tailored to each participants’ goals and barriers documents activity CMS in WORKS Program.
• Provide ongoing case management, including career counseling, job readiness coaching, and referrals to training or education programs.
• Maintain regular contact with participants to monitor progress, provide encouragement, and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external partners (e.g., training providers employers. social service agencies) to coordinate services and resources.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all participants interactions and services in the Works Program case management system.
• Track and report outcomes in accordance with SNAP E&T grant guidelines and performance metrics in the WORKS PROGRAM.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
• Maintain confidentiality abd adhere to all federal, state and organizational policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned to achieve WDCE program measures

Required Qualifications

Education:

Experience:

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree
• Two (2) years of customer service and or case management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Workforce development principles—understanding career pathways, industry certifications, credentialing standards, and training program structures.
• Supportive services policies—knowledge of barriers to employment (transportation, childcare, housing, financial hardship) and resources available to address them.
• Adult learning and student engagement strategies relevant to occupational training environments.
• Labor market information (LMI)—awareness of high demand occupations, employer expectations, and regional workforce trends.
• Documentation and compliance requirements for grants, funders, and institutional reporting (e.g., attendance tracking, outcomes documentation, case notes).
• FERPA and confidentiality regulations for handling student information.
• Basic understanding of occupational training fields (terminology, expectations, certification requirements), even if not a subject matter expert
• Case management and advising skills—intake, assessment, service planning, follow up, and progress monitoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including professional emails, documentation, and student interactions.
• Critical thinking and problem solving to help students address academic, personal, and logistical barriers.
• Time management and organizational skills to manage caseloads, deadlines, and documentation requirements.
• Conflict resolution and de escalation for addressing student concerns constructively.
• Technology proficiency, including:
• Student information systems (SIS)
• Learning management systems (LMS such as Canvas or Blackboard)
• Case management or CRM software i.e. WORK Program
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Data tracking and reporting, including maintaining accurate case notes and performance metrics, activities and attendance in Works Program.
• Build rapport and trust with a diverse student population, including adult learners, first generation students, and individuals facing multiple barriers.
• Assess student needs holistically, including academic readiness, socio emotional needs, and wraparound service requirements.
• Collaborate with training providers, instructors, and workforce partners to support student progress and resolve issues.
• Motivate and encourage students through challenges in long or intensive training programs.
• Adapt communication styles to meet students where they are—professionally, culturally, and educationally.
• Maintain composure and professionalism in stressful or fast paced environments.
• Work independently and within a team, balancing autonomy with institutional processes and collaboration.
• Exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information or high stakes student situations.

BCCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

BCCC is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the BCCC community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome

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