Case Manager/Job Developer

EntreNous Community Empowerment•Compton, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

EntreNous Community Empowerment seeks a full-time, grant-funded Case Manager/Job Developer to provide resources, training, and transition services to participants ages 16–29. Reporting directly to the Chief Programs Officer, the role supports grant-funded program goals by developing plans and operations aligned with contract and budget guidelines. Responsibilities include overseeing resources, coordinating community partners, and conducting ongoing outreach to serve participants and leverage organizational and community assets. The position handles all aspects of participant transition services. The ideal candidate sincerely wants to help young people succeed, build self-confidence, and develop leadership skills, and is familiar with challenges facing youth from low-income communities. The role requires understanding evidence-informed and evidence-based care management strategies, including crisis management, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral interventions, as well as supportive services for job development and transition planning. The position is based at the Compton site and reports to the Chief Programs Officer. It is non-exempt and grant funded, with a stated salary range of $58,000–$64,000 (FTE). The schedule is Monday through Thursday for nine hours per day and every other Friday for nine hours, in person.

Requirements

A college degree in a related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology, or equivalent experience.
Three years of full-time paid experience in an organizational setting related to youth and young adult development, such as teaching, counseling, case management, job development, youth services, or healthy relationships programming.
Experience working with youth and young adults ages 16–29 from low-income, diverse cultural backgrounds.
Understanding of evidence-informed and evidence-based care management strategies, including crisis management, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral interventions.
Understanding of supportive services needed for job development and transition planning.
Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to handle crisis and emergency situations.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and organize thoughts.
Proficiency in Google Suite.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with participants, staff, management, and community partners.
Sincere desire to help people succeed, build self-confidence, and develop leadership skills, along with familiarity with challenges facing youth from low-income communities.
Motivation to learn, self-starting approach, trainability, and ability to serve as an excellent role model.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, adequate insurance, and a good driving record, with DMV printout.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
TB test within the last four years.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a nonprofit setting (strongly preferred).
CPR/First Aid certification.
California Mandated Reporter certification.
Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake assessments, evaluate participant needs and strengths, obtain enrollment consents, and develop individualized care plans.
Provide ongoing case management and transition services, connecting participants with specialized systems of care and community resources such as housing, medical and dental services, financial assistance, legal aid, and childcare.
Maintain accurate participant files and data tracking in compliance with agency, grant, and privacy requirements.
Facilitate industry-specific career preparation, including mock interviews, guest speaker sessions, and job-readiness workshops for the Construction and Hospitality/Culinary sectors.
Provide basic financial coaching to participants during and after the program.
Track, document, and report participant and alumni placements, retention, and progress for at least one year after program completion.
Build and sustain strategic partnerships with businesses, government agencies, trade organizations, and post-secondary institutions to secure meaningful placements, including full-time employment, apprenticeships, and higher education.
Collaborate with community partners on recruitment, service delivery, and resource sharing.
Attend community events, networking functions, and conferences, including occasional weekends, to recruit participants and partners.
Consult regularly with the Workforce Development Coordinator and other departments to maintain high service standards and meet participant needs.
Participate in administrative, leadership, community outreach, and funding activities.
Prepare required reports, presentations, and correspondence.
Manage competing priorities and use sound judgment in problem-solving and decision-making.
Perform other duties as assigned.