Case Manager, Adult Education

Position: Case Manager
Division: Families, Community Building and Workforce Development
Reports to: Deputy Director, Education Center
Location: Education Center
Status/Hours: Part-time - 20 hours a week. Days and hours to be determined.
Some evening and weekend coverage is required
Compensation: $30 - $35 per hour
Program Description:
The Education Center provides Adult Education services to the Brooklyn community. We serve students with GED preparation classes, ESL classes, and vocational training. In addition, the Education Center operates a Family Welcome Center in which we provide case management & wrap-around services, workforce development programming, and regular community workshops & events. Many of our students speak Spanish, Arabic, or Chinese as their first language.
Position Description:
The Case Manager supports ESL and GED students as they work toward their education and employment goals.
Responsibilities:

• Case management and career counseling services for students in GED preparation and ESL programs
• Work with students in the development of education & employment plans
• Intake for students entering GED preparation and ESL programs
• Pre-testing, and post-testing using TABE, Best Plus 2.0, and Best Literacy
• Maintain retention through regular check-ins and meetings with students
• Follow up with students who have exited the program
• Keep up-to-date case notes
• Conduct job readiness workshops
• Assist learners with employment, internship, and college applications
• Collection of vital records
• Attend professional development training
• Other duties, as assigned

Accountable For:

• Intake targets
• Retention targets
• Collection of vital records

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Language skills in Spanish, Arabic, and/or Chinese are preferred
• One year experience in case management and/or counseling
• Strong computer skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to be resourceful
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and work as part of a team
• Ability communicate effectively in the face of stress, feedback, or change

BCS and Turning Point require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour