About the Role
The Employment Caseworker engages individuals in job readiness activities to equip them with the necessary skills for future employment, working within the employment program's interorganizational design.
Responsibilities
- Engage individuals in job readiness activities to obtain skills for future employment.
- Work with assigned cases, including recipients (A-M) or (N-Z), code 41/42, and other possible codes.
- Manage non-compliant recipients.
- Handle WEP, HSE, ESL, and Job Search assignments.
- Develop worksites.
- Complete bi-weekly client lists for gasoline and submit for payment.
- Notify gas stations of current clients receiving gas via fax, drop-off, or phone.
- Meet with WFD as needed to ensure program design is effective.
- Meet with DSS examiners as needed.
- Comply with all contract requirements.
- Contact clients via telephone; if unsuccessful, conduct a home visit.
- If client is not home during a visit, generate and print a letter on-site to be left for the client, or attempt contact again.
- Set individual appointments with clients once contact is made to continue regular engagement.
- Place participants in appropriate worksites within the county based on individual needs using the CMS referral system.
- Engage all participants in employment activities to help them become work-ready.
- Support Client Employment Plans, ensuring they are updated regularly.
- Ensure CMS case notes reflect changes in case status.
- Attend staff meetings and other required meetings.
- Participate in agency functions as appropriate.
- Attend mandatory training.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma.
- 1-2 years of case management experience in a human services setting.
- Relevant years of experience and education will be considered.
- Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Location
- Mt. Morris, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Monday-Friday, 8-4, 35 hours
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- High School diploma
Salary/Compensations
- Starting at $20.00/hr.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
- Generous time off package and work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives
About the Company
- As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people.
- We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home.
- Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE/AA Disability/Vet
