Job Description
Job Description
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT) is looking for a youth-focused, dedicated Case Manager in our Advance and Earn Program. Under the supervision of the Support Services Supervisor, the Case Manager will be responsible for providing counseling and case management services to 25 participants at all stages of the Digital Marketing program in Advance and Earn.
Advance and Earn is an exciting new program that supports opportunity youth ages 16-24 in three program components including contextualized academic programming at the pre-HSE level, comprehensive High School Equivalency and work-based learning, and sector-focused advanced training.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities :
- Provide strength-based case management and counseling to young adults at all phases of the Advance and Earn model
- Maintain case tracking, case conferencing, and group supervision models to ensure that young adults and staff are holistically supported
- Participate in clinical supervision
- Provide case management and crisis management as required
- Attend relevant professional development and provide referrals for external training for staff
- Develop and facilitate essential skills workshops
- Monitor the flow of young adults throughout program components
- Enter and track data in all relevant systems
- Input case notes and participant assessments
- Participate in all team meetings, required trainings, and case conferences
- Work cohesively with an interdisciplinary team to provide multi-tiered interventions
- Monitor and track student attendance
- Monitor and track MetroCard distribution
- Develop and facilitate retention events for students
- Engage participant stakeholders, such as families and community partners to ensure the best outcomes for youth
- Monitor and facilitate intakes, outreach, and ongoing student assessments throughout the program
- Assist with administrative tasks when needed
- Tend to tasks as needed by all managers, especially direct supervisor
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Have experience working with young adults from varying backgrounds and experiencesBe proactive in identifying resources for referral and crisis management assistanceHave prior demonstrated success in working cohesively with an interdisciplinary teamHave experience in developing and monitoring case notes and client assessmentsHave experience conducting client intakes and interviewsDemonstrate ability to work with internal and external partnersPossess a passion for working with Opportunity YouthBelieve that workforce development and equity are inextricably linkedBe driven to create a strong culture of high accountability and high supportHave experience engaging and building relationships with varied stakeholders including young adults, families, staff, and community partnersLead by example and model integrityValue and cultivate a learning environment, embodies a growth mindsetEducation and Training
Bachelor’s degree required, MSW preferred.Must have 5-7 years of case management experienceExperience in workforce and young adult programs requiredSalary Range : $55-65,000
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