Employment and Training Case Manager

Veterans • Fargo, ND

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About The Position

Veterans Inc. is seeking an Employment and Training Case Manager to help homeless and at-risk veterans in the Fargo area return to meaningful employment while addressing barriers they face. The role supports veterans according to their individual circumstances and needs. The Case Manager provides assessments, employment and career training, counseling, and advocacy; conducts outreach; and builds professional relationships with local employers and community partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, or a related field; military experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
• At least two years of experience in employment training, vocational rehabilitation, recruitment, counseling, outreach, services to the homeless, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to pass a background records check.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the veteran population.

Responsibilities

• Provide job coaching, resume-building assistance, job-search support, and mock interviews.
• Conduct initial intake and assessments of veterans seeking acceptance into Veterans Inc. programs.
• Help veterans develop individualized training plans suited to their needs and skills.
• Track and report case-management progress through case notes and conferences with the manager.
• Complete records and documentation for monthly reporting in the agency database and coordinate with funding sources.
• Help veterans research and access services for which they may be eligible through public sources or the VA.
• Conduct outreach to promote Veterans Inc. programs and engage new referral sources.
• Coordinate internal referrals to other Veterans Inc. programs and community-based homeless service providers.
• Understand and support Department of Labor Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) and Call of Duty Endowment (CODE) functions and initiatives.
• Understand U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) functions and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with employers, career centers, veterans services agencies, and other partners to support veterans' transition into the workforce.
• Attend networking events and career or employment fairs.
• Conduct client assessments, career and employment training, counseling, and advocacy, and outreach to locate homeless or at-risk veterans.

Benefits

• BCBS medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• $2,500 medical opt-out program for employees with medical coverage through another source.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a $3,000 match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level