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Job Opportunity: Employment Case Manager
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY (Temporary position with potential extension until June 30th)
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Hourly Rate: $20 - $28
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives and have a knack for managing cases with precision and care? Join our team as an Employment Case Manager in Poughkeepsie, NY, where you'll play a pivotal role in empowering individuals towards their career goals.
Employment Case Manager Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of experience in case management or a related field.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Proficiency in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Employment Case Manager Responsibilities:
- Supervisory Oversight: Provide comprehensive supervision to Workforce Connections (WFC) Case Managers, ensuring alignment with job responsibilities and program objectives.
- Operational Support: Collaborate closely with the Workforce Program Manager to oversee daily operations of the WFC program, including managing program personnel and facilitating communication with specialists and supervisors.
- Reporting and Compliance: Assist the Workforce Program Manager in compiling and submitting all mandated monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports, ensuring adherence to program requirements.
- Customer Service Excellence: Foster a culture of quality, customer-driven service delivery to program participants, employers, mentees, and stakeholders from participating agencies and organizations.
- Documentation Maintenance: Maintain meticulous records of all paperwork mandated in the WFC contract, ensuring accuracy and completeness of report files.
- Program Promotion: Actively market the Mentoring Program to eligible individuals, community service organizations, and employment communities, highlighting the program's benefits and opportunities.
- Employer Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with clients' employers, addressing specific workplace issues, and soliciting feedback on clients' overall progress.
- Case Note Documentation: Maintain detailed case notes for each interaction, whether in-person or via phone, with both employers and clients, documenting progress and discussions.
- Progress Evaluation: Conduct thorough evaluations of each client's progress, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
- Training Opportunities Identification: Identify relevant training opportunities for program participants to enhance their skill sets and employability.
- Employer Engagement: Schedule meetings or phone interviews with clients' job supervisors or designated employer representatives within five business days of employment start date or program enrollment, ensuring convenience for the employer.
Join us in our mission to empower individuals towards sustainable employment and career growth. Apply now and be part of a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in our community!
Why choose Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions? We’re great matchmakers! As a job placement agency, we help job seekers get noticed and land positions that match their qualifications at companies that are hiring. We often have access to positions that may not be available otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Applications are considered on the basis of skills, experience and qualifications without regard to race, age, creed, color, nationality, gender, sexual preference, marital status, military background, disability or any other legally protected status. All employment related decisions, including hiring, advancement, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment, are made in accord with this policy.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- $20 - $28 Hour
- Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- 5/6/24
About the Position
Under the direction of the Senior Program Supervisor, regularly travels across the Hudson Valley region to facilitate psycho-educational testing and assessments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and writes comprehensive, individualized summaries of results. Scores assessments and interprets findings, making recommendations for appropriate accommodations and/or employment or educational goals and presents at case conferences. Ensures services are scheduled and provided in accordance with contract requirements, completing required documentation and reports on a timely basis. Performs job development and job coaching services, as needed.
Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Learn more at yai.org/careers.
Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Under supervision, schedules and administers psycho-educational testing/assessments to assess cognitive and other abilities and achievement levels of individuals with disabilities referred for evaluation and services across the Rockland to mid-Hudson Valley region, including Orange and potentially Dutchess counties.
Scores tests following appropriate guidelines and compiles ratings for assessments administered to each person we support (PWS).
Writes comprehensive, individualized reports for each PWS (9 – 14 pages) summarizing test results.
Interprets results of assessments and makes appropriate recommendations for accommodations and employment/educational goals based on strengths, weaknesses, achievement level and personal goals of PWS.
Presents the findings of the report and recommendations for PWS at a case conference including the PWS, referring ACCES-VR counselor and other relevant individuals (e.g. parents, school staff, etc.)
Supports employment services program needs and additional services by performing job development and job coaching services, as needed including:
Post-Secondary and Job Exploration Counseling
Career Exploration Assessments
Community based workplace assessments
Instructing individuals in Self-Advocacy
Providing Work Readiness training to groups in-person and remotely.
Facilitating services in alignment with state authorizations and timelines and requesting extensions as needed.
Conducts all work in accordance with agency policies/procedures and ensures confidentiality of records.
Completes all mandatory OPWDD/ACCES-VR/YAI trainings.
Builds and maintains Positive Relationships and rapport with people supported and circle of support.
Ensures billing and case notes are completed accurately and timely.
Completes monthly progress reports.
Performs all related work, as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)
Master’s Degree in vocational rehab counseling or related area, approved by ACCES-VR; and
One year experience in vocational rehabilitation or other suitable fields (e.g. counseling, testing, working with the I/DD community, etc.); or
Satisfactory combination of education, experience and/or training approved by ACCES-VR; however, all candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree in an approved area.
Familiarity with standardized testing/assessments
Routinely travel within the Rockland to mid-Hudson Valley region, including Orange and potentially Dutchess counties.
Basic knowledge and awareness of I/DD and other disability groups
Basic knowledge of employment laws and regulations
Emotional Intelligence
Counseling skills
Advanced written and verbal communications
Basic computer knowledge
Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)
In-depth understanding of and experience conducting standardized assessments
Compensation range
$20.67/hour - $26.45/hour
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical and dental insurance - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision
- Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
- 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more!
- Full Time
- Immediately
- 220 E 42 Street, New York, NY 10017
- 4/19/24