Employment Case Manager

Veterans Village of San Diego•El Centro, CA

2d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Veterans Village of San Diego is seeking passionate employees to serve veterans and change their lives. The Employment Case Manager will provide individualized employment support, including job search assistance, resume development, career counseling, and interview coaching. This role also involves conducting group assessments, orientations, and Job Club meetings, as well as completing all case notes and program documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance. The position requires outreach activities and attendance at local job fairs.

Requirements

High School diploma, Associate's degree in a related field, or a satisfactory equivalent of education and experience preferred
Strong communication skills
Knowledge about community resources
Able to work with and relate to participants and be culturally sensitive
Strong organizational skills
Must be computer literate and have MS Word and Excel skills at minimum, and the ability to learn specialized databases and software systems
Team player
Able to work with diverse population
Basic understanding of veterans benefits and issues
Must be able to fluently read, write and communicate in English
Must be able to comfortably, both mentally and physically, perform all aspects of job description
Must be able to sit comfortably for long periods
Valid California driver's license, current vehicle insurance
Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

Veteran Status a Plus!

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive case management services
Conduct assessment and assistance in reaching employment goals for assigned clients
Work with clients to create individualized career plans, identifying and managing short and long-term employment goals
Assist clients with developing effective resume writing skills
Facilitate client Job Club meetings
Advocates on behalf of client to assist with access to services and benefits
Assess and record client progress towards set goals
Complete, accurate, and timely documentation for each case, to ensure compliance within program guidelines
Establish eligibility and execute employment and training tasks in accordance with specific grant provisions for applicable programs
Collaborate across agency programs and develop relationships with other community organizations to ensure client and agency goals are met
Provide information and referrals to clients, as needed
Maintain follow-up on client placement as required
Develop and perform outreach and recruitment activities
Manage Petty Cash, and distribution of gift cards for use of client supportive services