CASE MANAGER I, IMPACS EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

Company: Goodwill of Colorado
Location: Denver
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionApplications due by October 25, 2024 Position Description Pay: $24/hour This position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today! We've partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-4:30pm This full-time position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan - must be 18 years of age to participate. Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer. OBJECTIVE: To develop a plan with the program participants to assist in obtaining employment and becoming self-sufficient. To assess the participant's education, work experience and barriers. To provide counsel regarding occupational choices and opportunities. To determine participant and family needs and assist them with the necessary paperwork and referrals to access wrap-around services. To provide day-to-day case management for program participants. Facilitate classes as necessary. View case management as a collaborative process, utilizing a strengths-based approach to guide, support and motivate participants and ensure that all are fully supported as they progress through programming. Arrange for supportive services as needed, provide referrals, and maintain a working knowledge of community partnerships and resources. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field and/or three years work experience in the same or related field. It is preferred that the incumbent have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact with various types of internal and external customers in a culturally respectful and appropriate manner. Must work effectively with participants, co-workers, and community organizations. The incumbent must also be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative in assuming duties and responsibilities and consistently following through with tasks demonstrating responsiveness to the needs of the program and State. The Employment Specialist must have the ability to work independently, cooperatively and to exercise effective planning while working effectively with the pressure of deadlines. In addition, the Employment Specialist must be flexible, able to motivate clients and utilize effective negotiating and counseling techniques. The incumbent must also conduct self in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance that enhances the firm's reputation. The Employment Specialist must have experience speaking effectively to various small groups in a presenting/informative role. Meet deadlines at the special request of the Workforce Development management. The incumbent must be proficient in computer use and able to type 50 wpm accurately. Maintain accurate records. Position requires sitting for extended periods and using a computer keyboard for a minimum of four hours each day. The incumbent will be expected to maintain confidentiality regarding agency and client records and information. Overtime and/or weekend hours may be required when necessary as well as some travel to attend meetings and required training. Other: The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business*. *Per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements: For applicants/employees to qualify for inclusion on the Goodwill driver insurance schedule, for purpose of driving Goodwill fleet vehicles, they must be at least: 19 years of age (not engaged in passenger transpo tation), 25 - 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services, 21 years of age for CDL. Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last three (3) years)(Note: not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing veh Applicant/employees using their personal vehicle for company business, must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS: IMPACS and Case Management The Employment Specialist will assess and interview clients/noncustodial parents to obtain necessary information and background for accurately assessing their individual situations. The incumbent will identify the barriers keeping the participant from obtaining gainful employment and assist clients to resolve the barriers identified. The Employment Specialist is responsible for conducting all interviews and assessments in a professional and timely manner and in such a way that the rights and dignity of the clients are preserved. The incumbent will help recipients develop employment focused plans and motivate clients in carrying out their plans. The Employment Specialist will evaluate participant progress. The incumbent will conduct group orientations and such instructional classes as required. The Employment Specialist will: * Determine participant and family needs * Assist participants with the necessary paperwork and referrals to access wrap-around services. * Provide day-to-day case management for program participants. o Regularly scheduled check-ins meetings * Provide guidance, supportive services, resources and referrals o Determine eligibility and job readiness o Recommend program and certifications that minimize barriers to successful

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