Job Title: Work Ready Employment Case Manager
Job Summary:
To provide intensive case management support to TANF-eligible individuals to prepare them to become highly trained childcare professionals and obtain long-term, stable employment with benefits.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
- Experience working with inner cities families in a case management model or experience in workforce development is required.
- Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation with valid insurance per TN state requirements.
- Must be organized and proficient with keeping case management notes and data entry requirements.
- Must be professional in demeanor and able to represent the agency well in the community.
- Must be a team player and able to work cohesively in a team environment.
Job Duties Include:
1. Once the participant is ready to seek permanent employment, the Employment Case Manager will work to help secure part-time employment while continuing education and training or full-time employment if exiting the program.
2. The Employment Case Manager works intensively[LH1] with participants with weekly contact with the participant, the child care provider, and the education and training entity.
3. Provides intensive support to eliminate or overcome barriers to success and works with educators, trainers, and childcare providers to troubleshoot and ensure successful employment.
4. Conducts assessments to measure the progress of the participants. This supports the program goal that at least 50% of participants will show a decrease in crisis and an increase in stability as measured by the Arizona Self-Sufficiency Matrix.
- Carry and maintain a caseload of 10-15 participants, providing intensive case management and resource linkage while maintaining appropriate case notes, conducting necessary assessments, and entering data into the system to track program progress & outcomes.
6. Participates in training, including DHS-provided training on program support, TANF supports, and community resources.
7. Participates in community, partner, and outreach events as assigned.
8. Other duties as assigned by the Director.