Career Development Case Manager

Under general supervision of the Career Development Coordinator, is responsible for facilitating and coordinating career development, employment, vocational, educational, and community-based programming for residents. The position fosters relationships with communtiy partners and assists residents in developing and obtaining the skills, credentials, resources, and support necessary for transition to the community.

• Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining internal job training programs.
• Facilitates Employment Readiness classes.
• Facilitates Employment orientation to residents.
• Assist in the facilitation of job training and vocational activities.
• Assist with vocational assessments to determine appropriate employment and training opportunities.
• Maintains a list of employment sites and contacts as provided by Supervisor.
• Assist residents with developing employment and career goals.
• Refer residents to appropriate employment, career development, workforce, and vocational resources.

• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate GED and TABE testing activities for eligible residents in accordance with applicable testing requirements, procedures, and provider guidelines.
• Maintain required documentation related to GED and TABE testing, educational assessments, testing results, vouchers, and resident educational progress.
• Assist with maintaining educational testing materials, equipment, and supplies and report technology or equipment concerns to appropriate staff.
• Ensure GED and TABE testing activities are appropriately documented in the resident database and other required systems.

• Inform residents about the rules and expectations for community service outside of the facility.
• Maintain list of community service sites and contacts as provided by supervisor.
• Facilitates Community Service orientation to residents.
• Communicates with Operations Staff as it relates to community service and employment to assure comprehensive quality care for the residents.

• Assist with ensuring all Volunteers have completed the appropriate application and pre-screening process in coordination with Human Resources and the Career Development Coordinator.
• Facilitates Volunteer orientation, to include PREA.
• Assist with maintaining the active Volunteer database.

• Refer residents to community resources and transition programs for employment, vocational, educational, and workforce development services.
• Assist Clinicians/Primary Therapists in treatment and aftercare planning related to employment, education, vocational development, and community reintegration
• Assist residents in identifying community resources that support continued education, employment, vocational training, and career development.

• Handle disciplining of residents, enforce procedures for handling of residents and ensure proper documentation is completed.
• Assist in monitoring residents, ordering supplies, preparing incident reports, and other operational duties as needed.
• Assist with the writing of and follow through on any investigations involving residents in the work release or community service programs.
• Assist with transportation, as needed.

• Participate in staff and team meetings.
• Participate in public relations activities within the community.
• Participate in collection, preparation, and submission of monthly statistics for annual report.
• Conduct assessments and maintain relevant documentation.
• Maintain accurate records related to career development, employment, vocational programming, education, and GED testing.
• Document resident contacts, services provided, referrals, and progress related to career development, employment, education, vocational programming, identification documents, and community resources in the resident database, and other required systems.
• Maintain accurate and timely case management notes and documentation regarding services provided to residents.
• Complete required documentation and follow-up to ensure identified resident needs and referrals are appropriately addressed.
• Prepare reports and statistical information as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and comply with applicable agency policies, testing requirements, and regulatory standards.

• High School diploma or GED with four (4) years of experience in employment, vocational training, career development,…