Case Manager Vocational Support

People Encouraging People•Rockville, MD

8h•$46,000 - $48,000

About The Position

Coordinates vocational assessment, development, and placement activities for clients on the ACT Team. Educates candidates and staff about Vocational Services, vocational funding sources, and related employment resources. The role also provides case management to an assigned primary caseload, including coordinating and monitoring the individual treatment team’s activities and developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITP.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in vocational services or the mental health field.
One to two years of supervisory experience.
One to three months of on-the-job training is required for efficient job performance.
Valid driver’s license.
Clean driving record.
Excellent written and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or another Human Services field preferred.

Responsibilities

Review incoming referrals and assess candidates for vocational services.
Provide job coaching, vocational evaluations, and work adjustment training.
Monitor the quantity and quality of vocational services provided by staff.
Help clients obtain documents required by employers, such as Social Security cards and identification.
Provide individual vocational-supportive counseling, assess strengths and needs, establish vocational goals, and develop plans to attain them.
Identify barriers related to clients’ mental health issues and develop strategies to overcome them.
Teach job-seeking skills.
Lead client groups focused on vocational support and advancement.
Provide on- and off-the-job-site coaching, problem-solving, and support.
Build relationships with employers to develop jobs for ACT clients.
Maintain relationships with DORS to access funding for eligible clients.
Provide benefits counseling and work with the team to support clients’ financial viability in the community and maintain appropriate insurance for treatment.
Coordinate and monitor the activities of the individual treatment team for an assigned caseload.
Develop, write, implement, evaluate, and revise treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITP.
Provide individual supportive counseling and assist with symptom management.
Ensure treatment plans are promptly changed as clients’ needs change.
Educate and support clients’ families and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences.