Employment Case Manager, Mt. Vernon, NY
Company: Westhab, Inc.
Location: Mount Vernon
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
-JOB DESCRIPTION -JOB TITLE: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Employment Case Manager DEPARTMENT: - - - - - - - - - - - -
Employment ServicesFLSA: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - Non-ExemptLOCATION: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mt
Vernon, NYREPORTS TO: - - - - - - - - - - - Manager, Mt Vernon
Reach, Achieve & Prosper (MVVRAP) ProgramSALARY: - - - - - - - - -
- - - $40,000 to $50,000 per year -SUMMARY: The Employment Case
Manager has the primary responsibility of providing a range of case
management/supportive services to a variety of populations,
following applicable county, state and federal guidelines as it
relates to the Welfare to Work program. -ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess clients' strengths and
barriers by using a variety of interviewing techniques focusing on
the needs of the individual and familyPrepare employability plans
and update the plans within a mandated timeframeConnect clients
with sources of information, people & programs which will help them
deal with problems & issues related to their own self-sufficiency.
Encourage clients to become involved in community activities.
Promote employment for all as a means to build skills, confidence
and self-esteem; Explain DSS programs and regulations;Continually
monitors and tracks work participation status, goals and tasks
completed - updating WTWCMS as needed and insuring that all
information is entered by the designated date; works in conjunction
with examiners to ensure timely assignments, monitoring and data
entry;Develops self-sufficiency plans for candidates and advises
and assists participants in planning and implementing elements of
the self-sufficiency plan, money management skills and similar
skills; Assists in the development and delivery of program
recruitment services including one-on-one and group presentation,
written materials and other approaches required to establish and
maintain enrollment levels:Oversees the progress of program
candidates in pursuing and completing specific program and
self-development options;Conducts and assists in design of
workshops, support groups, orientation sessions and other
structured activities intended to promote participant understanding
and attainment of program objectives;Assesses needs of individual
clients and caseload for specialized services and expands or
adjusts program activities accordingly:Determine client's
employability and other needs through testing, interviewing and
reviewing records;Conduct worksite and community site visits, if
applicable;Be available to clients via appointments, phone calls
and/or walk-ins;Remain abreast of policy and regulation changes and
community resources;Serves as an advocate for participants with
community service organizations and works as broker to arrange
necessary education, job placement and related services for program
participants;Compiles reports on individual client progress, levels
and types of program activities, client characteristics and other
data or events necessary to evaluate program impact and
effectivenessWorks closely with TA staff to coordinate services and
assists in emergency situations in and outside of assigned team.
-EXPERRIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Successful applicant must have strong
written and verbal communication skills; must be able to provide
good customer service, both in person and by telephone; must
possess good organizational skills and have a high attention to
detail. - The successful applicant must have the ability to handle
multiple tasks, prioritize work assignments, and maintain
confidentiality.Requires a BA Degree in Human Services and/or
Social Work. MSW preferred. Must be have at least a year of
experience working with disadvantaged/hard to serve adults or
youth. In addition, to excellent computer skills. -AGENCY
PROFILE:Westhab is a prominent -community development organization,
providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of
the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are
staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals
that are fully committed to our mission - -Building Communities.
Changing Lives. -Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations
for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the
communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very
best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses
on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this
opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the
challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of
team. (EOE)OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):The
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe
and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and
enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education
and assistance. - Westhab complies with all applicable -OSHA
-standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our
workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.Powered by
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