EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST / CASE MANAGER
Both Full and Part time positions available!
If you have a strong desire to help people find and retain employment, this may be the job for you!
This is both a challenging and rewarding position for someone who desires to help unemployed Rhode Island residents transition from unemployment to work.
Responsibilities include barrier and skills assessment, employment plan development, job site development, job search assistance and job placement. Works cooperatively with other community partners and the SER team to best assist clients in reaching their employment goals.
ASSESSMENT
- Administer, score and interpret using various assessment tools
- Conduct in depth interviews to identify and assess barriers to successful program participation and employment
- Facilitate group workshops
- Document all assessment results
CASE MANAGEMENT
- Develop an Individual Employment Plan (IEP)
- Identify resources and develop strategies to address barriers to successful program completion and employment
- Closely monitor client progress toward program goals and compliance
- Serve as a liaison and advocate between client and other agencies
- Maintain close contact with community partners
- Document all interaction with the client and keep case notes current
- Review with client, and if needed, revise individual IEPs on a monthly basis
- Meet with each client at least five hours weekly until job placement
- Submit timely reports using a variety of computer-based and online programs
TRAINING & JOB PLACEMENT
- Identify and develop appropriate training opportunities that are consistent with client and program goals
- Develop job placements consistent with client’s training and abilities
- Provide employers and training sites with an orientation to program goals
- Monitor client progress by maintaining employer contact to ensure that the client achieves retention goals
- Document all contact with employers, training sites, and clients
- Develop strong relationships with new and existing employer partners
Responsible for other duties as may be assigned by management.
Listed benefits for healthcare and 401k are only available for the full time position.
SER provides services throughout the state of Rhode Island with a high concentration in Pawtucket and Providence.
Must have valid drivers license and own transportation.
SER Jobs for Progress, Inc.
100 East Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Experience:
- Job development and case management: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
