This full time position, under the supervision of the Administrator, is responsible for managing a minimal caseload and supervising the work of the employment case managers and coordinator. This position is also responsible for coordinating all employment resources issues related to the clients. Qualified applicants will have the following knowledge, abilities and skills: Supervising the staff of Employment Case Manager and Coordinator. Developing and maintaining a database of employment opportu... more details
Program Manager Two Year Assignment- JOBS Program
General Description:
This full time position, under the supervision of the Administrator, is responsible for managing a minimal caseload and supervising the work of the employment case managers and coordinator. This position is also responsible for coordinating all employment resources issues related to the clients.
Qualified applicants will have the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
Supervising the staff of Employment Case Manager and Coordinator.
Developing and maintaining a database of employment opportunity for an offender population
Assisting employers in establishing recruiting standards, which will benefit the hard-to-place skilled disadvantaged applicant
Helping clients develop job-search, job application and interviewing skills
Empowering clients with pertinent information regarding federal, state and local employment laws
Providing follow-up counseling for clients to ensure effective work ethics
Facilitating one-on-one and group personal development sessions
Preparing and providing accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company and contract guidelines
Participating in mandated training and staff development activities
Performing other job-related duties as may be required by the Director
A working knowledge of:
Modern employment principles and practices relevant to community corrections
Federal, State and local employment laws
Agency contractual agreement with the Department of Corrections as it relates to Employment and Vocational training
Theories on career development, job placement and work ethics
Effective counseling techniques
Employment opportunities convenient to the population served
Available support services, including assessment, testing tools and opportunities for skill development
The demonstrated ability to:
Plan, organize and manage a caseload
Orient, train, develop and supervise the work of other employment resource case managers effectively
Interpret rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and the standards and objectives of the company and contracting agencies
Interpret contractual and administrative rights and obligations of clients
Compile weekly statistics for Monthly Report
Monitor site visits of current and prospective employers of clients
Maintain accurate employment/vocational training records and documentation for all clients
Establish and maintain a positive relationship with the contractual agency, employers and vocational training support groups in neighboring communities
Act decisively, tactfully and with firmness in emergency situations
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing with all levels of the organization and other components of the Criminal Justice System
Meet contracting agency clearance requirements
Academic and work experiences:
Three years of satisfactory performance as an employment resource counselor or case manager (supervisory experience preferred) in a correctional environment. Valid drivers license required.
This position requires a BA degree in the Social Sciences or Business
Please note this position is a contracted two-year assignment.
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