Employment Case Manager JOBS Program

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This full-time position, under the supervision of the Program Manager, is responsible for developing employment opportunities and

providing on-going employment counseling, job readiness, training and employment placement for a reentry population.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (PERFORMS OTHER WORK-RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY IMMEADIATE SUPERVISOR)

. Developing and maintaining a bank of employment opportunity for an offender population

. Assisting employers in establishing recruiting standards, which will benefit the hard-to-place skilled disadvantaged

applicant

. Helping clients develop job-search, job application and interviewing skills

. Empowering clients with pertinent information regarding federal, state and local employment laws

. Providing follow-up counseling for clients to ensure effective work ethics

. Facilitating one-on-one and group personal development sessions

. Preparing and providing accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company and contract guidelines

. Ensuring clients maintain employment and/or remain engaged in all training programs, internships, apprenticeships.

. Participating in mandated training and staff development activities

. Performing other job-related duties as may be required by the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

One year of demonstrated effective relevant experience in a community based human service organization serving the hard-toplace

disadvantaged population.

KNOWLEDGE:

Federal, State and local employment laws

Employment opportunities convenient and conducive to the

population served

Employment principles and acceptable work ethics

Available support services, including tools & opportunities for

assessment and skill development

ABILITIES:

Plan, organize & control resources to meet the responsibilities

and duties of this position

Prepare and issue accurate, complete, and timely reports in

accordance with company and contract guidelines

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all levels of

the organization & the employment community

Maintain clearance through contracting agency

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma (DOC). Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences or Business.