Vocational Case Manager

$17.75 Hourly Rate

Job Summary: The Vocational Case Manager is responsible for client recruitment, case management, facilitation of employment and career plans and provision of on-the-job and off-site support to assigned clients seeking or in community-based employment.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in the development and implementation of case finding and client recruitment initiatives.
• Act as case manager for assigned clients and provide information about and referral to services needed through community resources (i.e.: adult education classes, childcare, transportation, credit counseling).
• Implement training and interventions to further career development of assigned clients, including job readiness training, job seeking support, employment retention support, and barrier resolution.
• Act as liaison between assigned clients, employers and referral and funding sources.
• Provide post-employment support and assist clients to identify and utilize natural support systems.
• Educate clients, community organizations and employers concerning HGI programs and services.
• Act as an advocate for assigned clients.
• Cooperate and maintain good rapport with clients, employers, staff and referring agencies.
• Maintain all relevant client records, case notes and other documentation including attendance records and progress reports.
• Complete and submit quarterly reports and program proposals to funding source(s) as directed.
• Complete monthly progress reports and submit fee-for-service invoices as directed.
• Assist with program evaluation and community needs assessment to identify program and service needs.
• Participate in development and submission of program and service proposals to expand and diversify program funding as directed.
• Participate in agency meetings and committees as directed.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree or high school diploma and two years of relevant experience required, Bachelors degree preferred.

• Personal experience with public assistance system preferred.

• Must possess clean driving record and provide own transportation.

Potential Career Paths:

• Case Manager

• Job Coach

• Outreach Case Manager

• Associate Director of Workforce Development

Salary : $18