Description
Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a differencein the lives of others. Join our Team as a Lead Reentry Facility Case Manager!
Make more than a Living, Make a Difference
Our Benefits:
- Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- PTO Exchange
Salary Rate: $55,000
Duties & Responsibilities
- The Lead Reentry Facility Case Manager supports the Facility Case Managers in the areas of Outreach/Recruitment, Assessment/Eligibility, work readiness skills, and the development of basic remedial skills in math and reading for the program and participants.
- Must be willing and able to work inside a correctional facility providing one-on-one, group instruction, case management services, and support Facility Case Managers.
- Lead Reentry Facility Case Manager will support and assist in meeting personal and team goals related to the program and training new and current staff on best practices for recruiting, managing caseloads, and completing follow-up.
- The Lead Reentry Facility Case Manager will recruit and enroll a specialized group of program participants, facilitate groups, and conduct one-on-one case management.
- Collaborate with Area Manager to assess and plan training needs and requirements; serve as point of contact for facility staff.
- Confirm eligibility and manage enrollment activities, including scheduling and facilitating information and intake sessions in coordination with managers; maintain participant case records and assist others with case management.
- Deliver skills training in software applications (in the community), work readiness skills, and the development of basic remedial skills in math and reading. Develop presentation and facilitation skills to engage students in meeting program goals.
- Deliver program curriculum/objectives in classroom/simulated workplace environment; assist with NCWorks registration and other pre-release referrals.
- Support Employer Engagement Specialists to coordinate services that address employer needs of the special populations.
- Monitor client correctional facility release dates and coordinates reentry transition planning and participant transfers.
- Collaborate with Area Manager to plan, implement, and coordinate events to increase the success of participants in obtaining and retaining employment (such as mock interviews, job fairs, etc).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related field (preferred), or an Associate's Degree in combination with experience including lived experience.
- 4+ years of full-time experience working with the justice-involved, peer support, or project management preferred.
- Supervision, communication and organizational skills. Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines, as well as work in a team environment. Ability to work without immediate supervision in direct one-on-one and small group instruction.
- Have an understanding of special populations. Accept, understand, and relate to clients who have behavioral, emotional, learning, or physical disabilities.
- Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
- Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd Auto Insurance and drive for business purposes.
*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
About Our Workforce Programs:
Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers. Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities. We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.
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