Employment Case Manager
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Veterans Village of San Diego is looking for employees who are passionate about serving all veterans. Changing the life of a vet takes a whole lot of work. It also takes dedication and commitment to our motto: Leave No One Behind. But the rewards are out of this world! We work hard, but we also enjoy having fun together. If you wish to be a part of this team and are ready to work for a cause, not just a paycheck, then VVSD is the place to start!
Title: Employment Case Manager
Department: Employment Services
Reports to: Employment Services Manager
FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
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Job Summary:
Provide individualized employment support based on the client’s needs, including job search and placement assistance, resume/cover letter development, career counseling, coaching to enhance interviewing skills. Conduct group Assessments, Orientation and Job Club. Complete all case notes and program documentation, ensures accuracy and compliance within program guidelines and confirms timely delivery of services. Conducts outreach, and attends local job fairs.
Essential Duties and 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.