Employment Case Manager Jobs Program
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. Location is Vineland, NJ.
Essential Functions
- 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-to place 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.