AddressWe are hiring a Seasonal Full-Time (35 hours a week) Case Manager Employment Counselor for our Summer Youth Program with Catholic Charities for our site on Washington Street in the City of Buffalo.
Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization that offers an array of programs that strive to empower individuals, children and families. Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY, is the most comprehensive human service provider serving the eight counties of Western New York with dozens of programs at 40+ professionally staffed locations. Our programs include comprehensive counseling services for all ages, basic emergency assistance including operating 8 food pantries, mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, educational and job readiness services, services to older adults, marriage counseling, immigration and refugee assistance and a variety of programs that address prevention and treatment of a number of family issues.
40 hour work week
14+ paid holidays for FT
25 PTO days a year
Comprehensive health, dental & vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account option
Health Savings Account when elect a high deductible health plan
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403B Retirement Plan - (may join after first pay period) with employer contribution after six months
JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for determining participant's employability through the evaluation of strengths, skills and barriers in support of the Erie County Summer Youth Employment Program. Will provide job development services, community linkage and advocacy work. The structured work program runs 8 weeks (July 1 - August 31) with an emphasis on the development of skills through work-based learning as well as educational opportunities that integrate work experience.
GENERAL DUTIES :
Responsible for all documentation of case notes, maintaining accurate and up-to-date files, identifying and addressing barriers to success, making appropriate linkages, and referrals for community services,
Facilitate goal setting and implementation of coordinated service plans, advocate on behalf of participants in community setting
Facilitate intake and assessment process. Network and build positive relationships with local area educational/training systems, community organizations, and worksite employment partners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Ability to engage with diverse clientele experiencing the impact of poverty, short and long term multi-problem situations and urgent needs
Comfortable providing case management services and making appropriate referrals to both internal and external referral sources
Expand and maintain a job bank for direct hire or work experience job sites
Assess and evaluate participants job performance and providing constructive feedback
Work closely with local employers to match students with available employment opportunities
Learn and utilize program specific data tracking system (OSOS) as well as internal database
Collaborate with Educators and Case Managers and provide employment related supports to students/participants.
Utilize various methods, including standardized tests and websites such as CAREER ZONE to asses a student's employability, strengths, and barriers to employment
Present to schools, career programs, education departments and community organizations on program incentives and eligibility
Formulate a work plan for participant to develop short and long term career goals
Facilitate ongoing job readiness classes to program participants with a focus on employability skills which include areas such as communication on the job, interviewing skills, local and national employability outlook, dress for employment, how to determine what job is best for you, conflict resolution, and other areas
Maintains case files as directed to meet customer follow-up and program evaluation needs
Meet quantitative expectations established by the funding sources and agency
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with the Agency's Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, laws, regulations, and ethical standards applicable to your job duties
EDUCATION : Bachelors degree in social work, school or career counseling, guidance, education, or related human services field
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Reliable transportation
PREFERRED :
Knowledge and experience with Vocational and Employment assessment
Experience working with at-risk in and out of school youth
Experience working with adolescents (younger/ older youth) and adult population
EXPERIENCE :
Strong personal and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
The ability to keep concise records
A sensitivity to the development stages and well-being of participants
The ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups
Able to accept supervision and work well both independently and in teams
Excellent problem solving skills to analyze issues and create action plans
The ability to adapt to changing work priorities and maintain flexible working hours
The ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships
Apply today at: ccwny.applicantpro.com/jobs
Catholic Charities is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Catholic Charities will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.
