Case Specialist Trainee

Child Care Resource Center • Palmdale, CA

2d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC. CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing! General Summary: Under general supervision, the Case Specialist Trainee-Temporary receives on-the job training provided by their leadership team and is expected to demonstrate competency by successfully completing all requirements outlined in the Case Management Specialist Trainee Program Acknowledgement. The Case Specialist Trainee-Temporary must successfully pass both written and practicum exams to validate and demonstrate their skillset to perform the full range of duties of the Case Specialist I position. Case Specialist Trainee-Temporary are required to work onsite at their assigned office. During participation in the Trainee Program, the Trainee is considered a CCRC Temp, employed directly through CCRC and receive benefits in accordance with employment under a temporary status. CCRC Temps are not eligible to accrue vacation or receive paid time off for holidays. Temporary employment as a Case Specialist Trainee - Temporary is term-limited based on the duration of the Trainee Program and is an opportunity for a potential career path to regular employment as a Case Specialist I upon successful completion of the trainee program. The trainee assignment has an established duration of 12 weeks, or 60 working days. During the duration of the program time off requests specifically for vacation, whether paid or unpaid, will not be approved. Other forms of time off, such as sick, jury duty, leave of absence, etc. will be granted in accordance with policy. Upon successful completion of the Trainee Program, the employee may apply for regular status employment and promotion to the Case Specialist I position. During participation in the Trainee Program, Case Specialist Trainees are not eligible for consideration or movement into other CCRC positions until they have successfully completed the program, promoted to the Case Specialist I position, and meet all other internal CCRC guidelines for promotion or transfer opportunities. The Case Specialist Trainee- Temporary will perform all duties associated with operations of the Subsidized Child Care Program such as parent orientations, screenings, certification/recertification, data entry and maintaining accurate case files. Depending upon which specific team the Case Specialist is placed upon, the team’s work may focus on a specified area of Case Management, such as intake or on-going case maintenance. Please review the full job flyer here: Case Specialist Trainee Job Flyer

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required and 2 years of equivalent related work experience (experience in Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Family Studies, or related field); or Associate’s degree in the field of Psychology, Sociology, Child Development, Social Work, Human Services, Family Studies, or related field (as approved)
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience with Windows-based programs and data entry.
• Ability to work a regular, full-time schedule.
• Occasional travel/business related driving required for all staff, large divisional events, and specified meetings.
• Staff may choose any mode of transportation (driving, walking, bicycling, carpooling, etc.) to arrive to and depart from the location where attendance is required.
• Should a staff member choose to drive, the staff member must become an approved driver with CCRC prior to driving on behalf of CCRC.
• Approved drivers driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver’s License and receiving DMV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Case Processing (70%)
• Client Interaction and Support (20%)
• Data Entry / Documentation Maintenance (10%)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree