Connections Work is looking for a REENTRY WORKS CASE MANAGER

Join their purpose-driven, culture-intentional team as a Reentry Works Case Manager!

Connections Work not only provide services, they are about creating lasting, positive change in our community. They're looking for dedicated individuals to join their intentional team where your work truly matters, and every day brings new opportunities to impact lives.

What you’ll do:

The Reentry Works Case Manager is responsible for providing workforce development programming and ancillary service and support to individuals referred to our reentry programming. The Reentry Works Case Manager will work with referred participants on an individualized employment plan, deliver a series of one-on-one lessons covering employment preparedness education, financial literacy, deliver an evidenced informed curriculum entitled, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Employment Adult (CBI-EA), assistance with job search and retention support.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct essential functions of the Connections Work reentry programming, including conducting orientation, completing client assessments, scheduling group sessions and individual appointments, aiding with obtainment of proper ID and ancillary supports, monitoring clients’ progress and fitness for employment and making decisions regarding continued client participation.
• Provide case management to referred clients including, but not limited to the following responsibilities: Develop and discuss employment plans, Identify potential job opportunities, Aid in the job search process, Provide Job Coaching
• Establish and maintain communication with program referral sources. This includes keeping referral sources updated with participant progress when necessary.
• Document pertinent information in appropriate files, spreadsheets, and the case management database. This information includes but is not limited to client participation and progress and information needed for statistics and outcomes.
• Facilitate cognitive curricula, Workforce Development and Personal Finance workshops to clients in group and one-to one setting and fill in for other facilitators when necessary. Use and reinforce information and techniques from this curricula and workshops during client interactions. Provide training to BCPS staff members for Cognitive Behavioral Intervention curricula when certified.
• Provide interventions and/or instruction for internal value system, appropriate interpersonal skills in the workplace, and other barriers to wellness with clients that demonstrate a need for these added supports.
• Provide backup support to all operations of the agency including, but not limited to the reception desk

Special Requirements:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish with skill in oral and written communication, including Spanish communication is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License, have access to a vehicle and be willing to travel to and work at various locations as needed in order to conduct agency business. Some locations require working within the confines of a secure facility and in close contact with residents thereof.
• Must possess and maintain valid personal vehicle insurance.
• Must possess and maintain clearance authorization through the Berks County Jail System (BCJS). Connections Work will process the clearance request.
• Must be able to work after agency office hours, as needed for special events and class coverage.

Connections Work is an equal opportunity employer.