Job Title: Case Manager
Team: Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)
Location: Brea, CA
Compensation: $50k Starting Annual Salary with benefits
Purpose: America Works of California, a socially conscious company, is seeking a Case Manager for a program providing case management, housing assistance, and job placement services to veterans of the U.S. Military experience homelessness and housing instability. Women, minorities, and bilingual or multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct intake, eligibility screening, and job readiness assessments with veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability
- Develop individualized plans to help veterans become job-ready, including resume preparation, mock interviewing, and barrier removal
- Conduct outreach and informational sessions at homeless shelters, community centers, and similar locations to identify and enroll eligible clients
- Oversee barrier removal before and after job placement, ensuring the participant has the resources and support they need to obtain and retain employment (i.e. housing, clothing, healthcare, childcare, etc.)
- Regularly meet with participants in-person or over phone/video to ensure program participants are continually progressing towards their professional, personal, and academic goals
- Work closely with the job developer to place veterans in open opportunities with employer partners
- Maintain detailed case notes, update attendance logs, submit weekly reports, and other administrative tasks on a timely basis
- Meet weekly, quarterly, and annual enrollment and job placement numbers
- Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for career development, and motivated clients to find full-time employment
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of 4-year degree, relevant experience and/or advanced studies a plus
- One to three (1-3) years of experience working with individuals in a workforce development, social services, or community-based context
- Experience developing individualized service and/or employment plans for participants preferred
- Experience working with military veterans and/or individuals experiencing homelessness
- Understanding of workforce development, employment services, and case management a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint preferred
- Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills
- Experience and/or passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Package and Paid Company Holidays
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- 401K Matching After 1 Year
- Free New York Sports Clubs Gym Membership After 1 Year
- Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to provide proof of COVID vaccination?
Education:
Experience:
- Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person