Case Manager: Partners With Industry And Supported Employment

JOB TITLE:  Case Manager: Partners with Industry and Supported Employment 

DUTY HOURS:   7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Monday - Friday)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or a related discipline (a combination of equivalent education and work experience may be considered).

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three or more years experience in a rehabilitation, non-profit facility, or comparable setting in the area(s) of vocational rehabilitation, non-profit facility, substance abuse, mental health counseling, service delivery, or case management.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and general computer operation is required.
• Working knowledge of basic case management principles.
• Strong working knowledge of disability management and awareness.
• Additional Preferred Qualifications:  Broad knowledge base of disabilities and issues influencing those with various conditions.
• Professional Certification of or equivalent certification preferred in:  N/A

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be authorized for coverage under agency insurance if operating agency vehicle, have good driving record, valid driver’s license, and/or required level of personal auto insurance.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check, per company requirements.
• Ability to communicate with tact and maintain confidentiality.
• Adequate ability in communicating in spoken conversation – adequate volume speech.
• Adequate ability in writing/reading/mathematics.
• Ability to effectively build and maintain positive working relationships with management and peers.
• Strong organizational, project planning, and management experience with proven analytical and multi-tasking skills.
• Superior listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in general reporting and basic case file management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Have a working knowledge of current contract and referral source requirements as well as CARF standards, DOL, social security guidelines, and Phoenix mission and internal policies.

• As necessary develop, write, and present progress reports and discharge summaries documenting performed activities.
• Complete training as defined by the Phoenix Professional Development Plan.
• Represent Phoenix in the business community by involvement in civic and professional organizations.
• Provide information as requested for various statistical requirements.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THIS POSITION MAY INCLUDE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

Case Manager: Partners with Industry and Supported Employment

• Provide employment readiness training (group and individual), assessment, job development, job placement and follow up for referred persons.
• Serve as a facility consultant in regard to employment readiness of program participants.
• Serve as a primary resource person for information on current employer needs.
• Participate in mission based community activities.
• Provide services in response to referral source needs and in regard to internal financial requirements in a timely manner.

Case Manager: Educational Services

• Maintain communication between students, teachers, transition coordinators, counselors and parents.
• Instruct Educational Services classes in school systems.
• Become familiar with and able to apply the WINTAC curriculum.
• Participate in mission-based community activities.
• Create and modify course material based on WINTAC, ADRS guidelines, and CARF regulations.

Case Manager: Vocational Evaluation

• Develop and implement, with program participants, individualized plans of evaluation services leading towards his/her desired program outcome and coordinate with the referral source.
• To administer and score vocational testing and interpret results to program participants, families and referral sources, as appropriate.
• To make determinations with the program participant in regard to: least restrictive work environment, readiness for work, strengths and limitations as they relate to employment and supports required to secure and maintain employment.
• To develop and write progress reports which document program participant progress toward goals.  To develop and write a comprehensive final evaluation report to referral source.
• To have working knowledge of DOL (and other) vocational/career and life planning resources.  To be familiar with jobs in the local labor market and job analysis processes.
• To make appropriate referrals both in and outside of the center for additional services, such as vocational training, counseling and medical management.
• To provide input to the other members of the team about departmental and overall policies and procedures.
• To provide diagnostic testing in school transitional programs through mobile or in-house services.

Case Manager: Employee Support Services

• Possess or ability to gain a governmental secret clearance and pass a background check within a reasonable period as determined by the employer.
• Ability to gain unescorted access to Redstone Arsenal.
• Provide case management services to Phoenix employees certified as having a disability to include: direct intervention, counseling sessions, and mediation sessions; develop and maintain competitive employment evaluations and reasonable accommodations per AbilityOne guidelines; develop and present disability awareness and sensitivity trainings; improvement plan generation and reporting and file maintenance.
• Maintain contact and communication with appropriate supervisors, project managers, and other Phoenix Vocational staff to provide effective case management service

Case Manager: Ability One Employment

• Possess or ability to gain a governmental secret clearance and pass a background check within a reasonable period as determined by the employer.
• Ability to gain unescorted access to Redstone Arsenal.
• Build referral relationships with agencies in the surrounding geographical location to fill Phoenix AbilityOne job openings.
• Develop systems and processes to identify qualified individuals, primarily those with disabilities who have a desire and need for employment with Phoenix.
• Work closely with Phoenix’s HR department for coordination of services.
• Maintain contact and communication with appropriate supervisors, project managers, and other Phoenix Vocational staff to provide effective case management services.
• Provide case management services to referred individuals.

BENEFITS:Excellent benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance with paid time off available after completion of the probationary period.

Phoenix is an equal-opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including "disabled veterans" or veterans with service-connected disabilities, "are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on disability, being a veteran, female, minority, or in another protected group. We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

Phoenix internal and programmatic applicants, and individuals with disabilities, will receive first consideration.

Condition of employment may include compliance with infection prevention protocols recommended by CDC, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.

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