Case Manager

Palo Verde Community College District; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking an on-site Case Manager in Burbank, CA to coordinate workforce services and help participants progress toward education and employment goals. The role focuses on case management for participants facing barriers, provides job readiness support, and connects clients with community resources to ensure sustainable employment outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with 4+ years of experience and be bilingual in Spanish and English to support diverse

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 4+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Prior case management experience.
• Prior employment skills and training experience.

Responsibilities

• Offer comprehensive case management services to a caseload of program participants facing obstacles to employment.
• Utilize expertise to address challenges for participants with barriers to employment.
• Conduct job readiness screenings and assessments.
• Evaluate participants' needs for Back to Work services and formulate Employment Plans.
• Direct participants to suitable program components and ensure engagement in services.
• Oversee and coordinate all project services for each participant.
• Connect participants with community resources and provide follow-up.
• Provide employment counseling and job leads to facilitate placement and retention.
• Initiate non-compliance procedures for participants not meeting requirements.
• Engage in workgroups and committees to assess needs and improve services.

Skills

Case management

Bilingual Spanish/English

Employment training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Maximus is looking for Case Managers to be responsible for coordinating workforce services and to help ensure that their participants is making meaningful progress toward enhancing education, employment skills, preparing for, finding, and retaining employment.

This position will work on-site in Burbank, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Offer comprehensive case management services to a caseload of program participants facing significant obstacles to employment.
• Utilize specialized expertise to address unique challenges faced by participants on long-term Cash Assistance, those with a history of sanctions or program non-compliance, or individuals with ex-offender status.
• Consider and evaluate barriers to employment when determining appropriate program placements for participants.
• Conduct job readiness screenings and assessments to gauge participant readiness for employment.
• Evaluate participants' needs for Back to Work services and assist in formulating individualized Employment Plans.
• Direct applicants and participants to suitable program components, ensuring their engagement in beneficial services.
• Oversee and coordinate all project services provided to each participant, ensuring comprehensive support.
• Connect program participants with community resources such as long-term and emergency childcare services, providing follow-up to ensure effective service delivery.
• Offer employment counseling and job leads, facilitating job placement and retention for participants.
• Provide ongoing support to maintain stability in employment, coordinating retention activities as needed.
• Initiate non-compliance procedures and manage the process for participants who fail to meet program requirements.
• Regularly engage in workgroups and committees focused on assessing customer needs, enhancing services, and implementing innovative strategies.
• Perform additional duties as directed by management.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required and 4+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Prior Case Management experience
• Prior employment skills and training experience

Minimum requirements:

• Must be able to work on-site in Burbank, CA