Case Manager / Career Counselor

Tri-County Community Action Agency • North Providence, RI

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About The Position

Tri-County Community Action Agency has an immediate opening for a full time Case Manager (40 hour per week) to provide case management and supportive services coordination to adults in the Rhode Island Works' Department. The Case Manager will be responsible for those clients referred by the RI DHS under the RI Works program. The qualified candidate will possess the skills necessary to help clients meet their individual employment service plans which will include, but not be limited to, exploring career options; setting personal and professional goals; facilitating enrollment in advanced training programs; identifying financial needs, and gaining employment. The successful candidate will possess the skills necessary to facilitate workshops supporting the successful completion of their individual service plan. The Case Manager will also manage referrals and performance outcomes through the RI DHS EARRS system. The Case Manager must be able to work independently to manage clients at varying stages of success that may need employment supports, conflict resolution, internal/external referrals, and long and short term follow up. The ideal candidate will have the necessary skills to offer clients positive reinforcement that provides the motivation necessary to help them to achieve their personal goals and individual employment plans. Reliable transportation is a requirement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's (preferred) or Associate's in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Work experience helping at-risk individuals achieve their personal or professional goals.
• Strong computer skills for goal tracking.
• Reliable transportation for service locations across the state.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and supportive services coordination to adults in the Rhode Island Works' Department.
• Help clients meet their individual employment service plans.
• Explore career options and set personal and professional goals.
• Facilitate enrollment in advanced training programs.
• Identify financial needs and assist clients in gaining employment.
• Facilitate workshops supporting the successful completion of individual service plans.
• Manage referrals and performance outcomes through the RI DHS EARRS system.
• Work independently to manage clients at varying stages of success.
• Provide employment supports, conflict resolution, and internal/external referrals.
• Offer positive reinforcement to motivate clients in achieving their goals.

Benefits

• Access to health insurance.
• Access to dental insurance.
• Access to vision insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation and sick).
• Paid holiday time.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees