JTE- ABE Case Manager and Employment Specialist
Posted by: Seattle Goodwill
Description
Job Summary Case management responsibilities include one-on-one assessment of student needs and barriers, identifying resources and making referrals, accessing direct services, goal setting and planning related to meeting basic needs, and providing support and advocacy. Employment Specialist responsibilities include determining level of need, providing basic or intensive services one-on-one and in a group setting, running labs and workshops, keeping current on labor market information and up to date relationships with employers, and implementing strategies to achieve a wide range of employment opportunities for a diverse population.
Essential Functions: Case Management Duties: Case manage students to reduce barriers and meet basic needs. Assess needs, give guidance, and monitor progress. Provide services and/or referrals for needs through direct services utilizing Goodwill resources, or by referral to another organization, connecting students to outside agencies as needed. Employment Specialist Duties: Assess needs of job seekers, determining appropriate level of services and setting clear, attainable goals for employment, and provide effective job search tools. Provide individual job search assistance to students, including job search, resume and cover letter writing, interview practice, finding job leads, completing applications, etc. Facilitate labs and teach employment focused workshops. Build professional relationships with students and site staff that facilitate successful outcomes. Build direct relationships with community service providers, community employment agencies, and area employers. Maintain clear and accurate case notes in database, and maintain paper and electronic student files. Present individual cases at monthly meetings, and relay all pertinent student information to Case Management and Employment Services Manager. Actively participate in staff meetings, community events, and other departmental projects. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements Education: Bachelor's in social work or related field preferred; Associate's degree or a combination of relevant experience and education in lieu of a degree are acceptable. Experience: Minimum 2 years social work, human services or case management experience or minimum of 2 years experience providing job placement services required. Experience teaching/training preferred. Experience working in Retail, Hospitality, or a related field a plus. Specific Skills/Knowledge/Licenses: Knowledge of local community resources and agencies, knowledge of pre-employment activities (writing resumes and cover letters, etc.), as well as government benefit and employment related immigration policies and procedures. Ability to communicate and work effectively with students from a variety of economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, physical and mental abilities and sexual orientations and those with limited English skills. Ability to practice confidentiality at all times. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to make good decisions without on-site supervision. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to learn new software as appropriate and necessary to the job. Bilingual/multilingual capabilities preferred. Must have valid driver's license and reliable transporation.
Essential Physical Abilities: Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; to reach above head level, developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers; pushing; able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain). Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities: Interpreting data Organizational skills Problem Solving Attention to detail Communicating with internal and external customers Multi-tasking Time management
Working Conditions: Office environment; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position requires regular travel, sometimes between locations, off-site meetings and events. Proficiency with Experience: Each job classification requires various levels of proficiency and experience. Proficiency and experience provides guidance for compensation within one classification, thereby eliminating the need for levels (i.e. I, II, III). Choose a level. III. Skilled (demonstrates ample knowledge and skills of duties, with 1-3 years of experience)
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
How to apply
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
http://seattlegoodwill.applicantpro.com/jobs/7500-1867.html
