What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC)?
Empower Tomorrow's Leaders - join the Growth Opportunities Workforce Case Management team!
CPLC’s Growth Opportunity Project serves justice-involved youth ages 15 to 18. We provide paid work experience, mentorship, and career placement. Education is a key component. Our goal is to reduce recidivism and empower youth with the skills, support, and opportunities they need to succeed long term.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?
Education /Background:
Full-time employee’s benefits below:
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
CPLC’s Growth Opportunity Project serves justice-involved youth ages 15 to 18. We provide paid work experience, mentorship, and career placement. Education is a key component. Our goal is to reduce recidivism and empower youth with the skills, support, and opportunities they need to succeed long term.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?
- As a Case Manager, you will provide comprehensive services of CPLC's Growth Opportunities program to program participants.
- You will support, encourage, and guide youth to increase the success of goals and objectives and a healthy outlook on life. You will be responsible for outreach and recruitment, coaching of the Individual Service Strategy (ISS), provide occupational and skills training, coordinate services provided by Youth Basic Education providers, and other educators and coordinate supportive services and follow-up/retention services.
- You will communicate regularly with educators, mentors, and other professionals, generate reports, and produce and maintain comprehensive online and/or physical case files.
- You will reach out to employers to set up company tours and job shadowing opportunities, coordinate with guest speakers/presenters, and invite employers to job fairs.
- You are a coach - you will work with participants in completing an IDP (Individual Development Plan) which address barriers, implements education, employment, development, and training goals
- You are great at outreach and generating public interest in CPLC Workforce Solutions Programs, planning and implementing outreach activities and promotional campaigns
- You are conscientious and detail oriented in updating case notes & files per contractual and CPLC’s requirements
- You are a relationship builder and can develop and maintain working relationships with educational and community partners to establish referral networks
Education /Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field and two years of experience in casework management, working with youth, or related activities
- Any other equivalent combinations of experience, education and training which provides the ability to perform job duties
- Effective coaching techniques and procedures
- Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, public speaking, problem-solving, analytical skills, multi-tasking, organizational skills, leadership, and time management
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Office365 (Preferred)
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid state driver’s license and able to drive participants on occasion
- Have the cultural competency to engage effectively with youth and their families
- Lead with vulnerability to cultivate trust
- See participants as the future of our city, state, and our nation
- Understand and commit to the principles of Servant Leadership
Full-time employee’s benefits below:
- Generous Paid Holiday
- Employee Recognition Program
- Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
- Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
- Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
- Life Disability options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine & Concierge Services
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
- Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster