Employment and Training Case Manager ( Maine)

Veterans • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

Veterans Inc. is seeking to fill the Employment and Training Case Manager position to join their team. This role focuses on reintegrating homeless and at-risk veterans into meaningful employment by addressing complex barriers they face. The case manager will be responsible for client assessments, career/employment training, counseling, advocacy, outreach to locate veterans, attending networking events and career fairs, and building relationships with local employers. The approach is to meet veterans 'where they are at.'

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work or other related field required. Military experience could be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of two years experience in Employment Training, Vocational Rehabilitation, Recruitment, Counseling, Outreach/and or Services to the Homeless, or related field, is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with veteran population preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to travel for outreach.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to pass a background records check.

Responsibilities

• Job coaching, resume building, job searches, and mock interviews.
• Performs initial intake and assessments of all veterans for acceptance into Veterans Inc. programs.
• Assists veterans in developing individual training plans that will fit their specific needs and skills.
• Tracks and reports case management progress through case notes and conferences with the manager, completes record keeping/documentation responsibilities for monthly reporting into the agency database, and coordinates with all funding sources.
• Assists veterans with researching and accessing any needed services they may be eligible for from public sources or the VA.
• Conducts outreach activities to market Veterans Inc. programs and engage new referral sources.
• Coordinates internal referrals to other Veterans Inc. programs and community-based homeless service providers.
• Understands all Department of Labor's (DOL) Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) and Call of Duty Endowment (CODE) functions and initiatives.
• Understands the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) functions and initiatives.
• Develops and maintains strong and collaborative working relationships with employers, careers centers, veterans services agencies, etc. to provide a smooth and timely transition for veterans being reintegrated into the workforce.

Benefits

• BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• $2500 Medical Opt-Out program if you have medical coverage through another source.
• Retirement Plan (403B) with a $2000 Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

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