What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Case Manager - WIN position at NADAP?
Join NADAPs exciting new Workforce Initiative Nassau (WIN) program in Hempstead helping Nassau County residents build careers!
What We Offer
Meaningful and impactful work in the community
Comprehensive insurance benefits
401k plan with match
35 paid days off each year
Tuition reimbursement and much more!
Position Objective
To assist clients with career counseling and decision making. Provide clients with the tools needed to obtain and maintain long term employment, and ultimately positive, healthy living.
Essential Functions
Contact all referrals generated by Outreach Specialist and complete the intake appointment within 1-2 days of initial referral.
Conduct intake meetings include an assessment, review of program services, collection of client demographics, identifying employment goals and barriers, and creating a client profile in Credible; VCM
Conduct weekly employment workshops.
Assist clients with identifying viable employment options and addressing any employment barriers.
Update or create new resumes for each client within 5 days of program enrollment.
Ensure each client is able to clearly articulate their skill set, answer basic interview questions, and complete job applications.
Maintain detailed progress notes.
Schedule and provide 1:1 service to a case load of clients including: resume development, developing and practicing interview skills, ensuring clients can effectively articulate their skill set and professional experience, addressing barriers to hiring and continued employment, assisting clients to attain appropriate interview clothing.
Coordinate with other WDI team members in various capacities including active participation in weekly meetings.
Assist CPRA with developing community-based resources.
Maintain positive rapport with referring counselors. Assist Outreach Coordinator as needed with outreach by identifying new referral sources and attending presentations or vendor fairs to conduct immediate intake assessments.
Assist with preparing clients for interviews. This includes clothing, metro cards, travel directions, copies of resumes. Clients should review soundbites and answers to interview questions.
Attend and participate in meetings, staff development sessions and in-service training as assigned.
Maintain and execute documentation and workflow through computer-based programs and technology that draws on basic software/computer skill set.
High School Diploma required with at least 1 years related work experience in employment services.
Skills And/or Experience Required
Strong Public Speaking ability
Working in an automated on-line system, demonstrates proficiency in use of applied information technology and on-line database systems; demonstrated keyboarding speed proficiency and accuracy preferred for a paperless case management system.
Some prior professional experience working within a community-based organization or the government sector, directly serving an under-resourced population required.
Experience working in employment services or in social service-related field preferred.
Excellent facilitation skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel to various locations to carry out assigned duties.
Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Basic computer software literacy and computer usage experience.
About Us
NADAPs Workforce Initiative Nassau (WIN) program provides Nassau County residents with vocational options including connections with job training and education programs to meet career goals and pre-employment preparation, job placement, and work supports. Program
What We Offer
Meaningful and impactful work in the community
Comprehensive insurance benefits
401k plan with match
35 paid days off each year
Tuition reimbursement and much more!
Position Objective
To assist clients with career counseling and decision making. Provide clients with the tools needed to obtain and maintain long term employment, and ultimately positive, healthy living.
Essential Functions
Contact all referrals generated by Outreach Specialist and complete the intake appointment within 1-2 days of initial referral.
Conduct intake meetings include an assessment, review of program services, collection of client demographics, identifying employment goals and barriers, and creating a client profile in Credible; VCM
Conduct weekly employment workshops.
Assist clients with identifying viable employment options and addressing any employment barriers.
Update or create new resumes for each client within 5 days of program enrollment.
Ensure each client is able to clearly articulate their skill set, answer basic interview questions, and complete job applications.
Maintain detailed progress notes.
Schedule and provide 1:1 service to a case load of clients including: resume development, developing and practicing interview skills, ensuring clients can effectively articulate their skill set and professional experience, addressing barriers to hiring and continued employment, assisting clients to attain appropriate interview clothing.
Coordinate with other WDI team members in various capacities including active participation in weekly meetings.
Assist CPRA with developing community-based resources.
Maintain positive rapport with referring counselors. Assist Outreach Coordinator as needed with outreach by identifying new referral sources and attending presentations or vendor fairs to conduct immediate intake assessments.
Assist with preparing clients for interviews. This includes clothing, metro cards, travel directions, copies of resumes. Clients should review soundbites and answers to interview questions.
Attend and participate in meetings, staff development sessions and in-service training as assigned.
Maintain and execute documentation and workflow through computer-based programs and technology that draws on basic software/computer skill set.
High School Diploma required with at least 1 years related work experience in employment services.
Skills And/or Experience Required
Strong Public Speaking ability
Working in an automated on-line system, demonstrates proficiency in use of applied information technology and on-line database systems; demonstrated keyboarding speed proficiency and accuracy preferred for a paperless case management system.
Some prior professional experience working within a community-based organization or the government sector, directly serving an under-resourced population required.
Experience working in employment services or in social service-related field preferred.
Excellent facilitation skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel to various locations to carry out assigned duties.
Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Basic computer software literacy and computer usage experience.
About Us
NADAPs Workforce Initiative Nassau (WIN) program provides Nassau County residents with vocational options including connections with job training and education programs to meet career goals and pre-employment preparation, job placement, and work supports. Program