Case Manager/ Employment Training Advisor

KRA Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Student loan repayment assistance

Professional development funds

Lifestyle wellness dollars

Job summary

KRA Corporation in San Diego, CA seeks a compassionate Case Manager to help individuals overcome barriers and connect with employment opportunities. You will assess needs, develop personalized employment plans, and link participants to resources, training, and services to thrive.

Join a team focused on workforce development and measurable community impact. The role emphasizes building trusted relationships, oversight of plans, and coordinating with agencies while maintaining program compliance

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred; a 2-year degree with 2 years of sales/client accounts experience may substitute for a 4-year degree.
• 2 to 4 years of customer relationship management or case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops plans for participants, such as determining and assigning work activities, educational and training programs.
• Conducts assessments for barriers and skills.
• Determines eligibility and need for supportive services including childcare, transportation, and ancillary services.
• Manages participants progress towards achieving goals by creating and updating plans.
• Assists program participants in developing vocational goals.
• Monitors and records clients monthly progress to ensure compliance with program regulations and participant attendance level at assigned work activities.
• Notifies county’s human services specialist of non-compliance with work activities.
• Follows procedural requirement by updating client case files in systems.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of program procedures and implement appropriately.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of community resources, labor market and training resources.
• Maintains in contact with each client placed in employment on a monthly basis.
• Completes all necessary county paper documents and forms.
• Maintains communication with employment organizations and educational programs where participants are located.
• Ensures all performance metrics are met in achieving participant stated outcomes.
• Ability to perform case management duties with customers in-person and on site.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Customer relations

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Agency relationships

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

2 years sales/client accounts experience substitute for 4-year degree

Tools

Specialized databases

Software systems

Job description

Job Description

In addition to a competitive compensation, this position is also eligible for a sign-on bonus!

Summary

We’re seeking a compassionate, motivated, and results-driven Case Manager to help individuals overcome barriers, connect with meaningful employment opportunities, and take the next step toward career success. In this role, you’ll build trusted relationships, assess individual needs, develop personalized employment plans, and connect participants with the resources, training, and services they need to thrive. If you’re passionate about workforce development, empowering people, and making a measurable difference in your community, we’d love to have you join our team!

Duties And Responsibilities

• Designs and develops plans for participants, such as determining and assigning work activities, educational and training programs.
• Conducts assessments for barriers and skills.
• Determines eligibility and need for supportive services including childcare, transportation, and ancillary services.
• Manages participants progress towards achieving goals by creating and updating plans.
• Assists program participants in developing vocational goals.
• Monitors and records clients monthly progress to ensure compliance with program regulations and participant attendance level at assigned work activities.
• Notifies county’s human services specialist of non-compliance with work activities.
• Follows procedural requirement by updating client case files in systems.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of program procedures and implement appropriately.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of community resources, labor market and training resources.
• Maintains in contact with each client placed in employment on a monthly basis.
• Completes all necessary county paper documents and forms.
• Maintains communication with employment organizations and educational programs where participants are located.
• Ensures all performance metrics are met in achieving participant stated outcomes.
• Ability to perform case management duties with customers in-person and on site.

Required Skills

• Ability to work with and relate to participants and demonstrate active listening skills.
• Display a professional level of empathy for participants and respect for cultural differences.
• Ability to learn specialized databases and software systems.
• Excellent customer relation techniques, and superior verbal and communications skills.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to recognize and maintain the confidentiality of all materials in the work setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with federal, state and county agencies as well as the general public.
• Ability to partner with and motivate participants with both physical and/or mental disabilities.
• Ability to maintain a record keeping and follow-up system.
• Ability to work independently, requiring minimal supervision and on multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; however, a 2-year degree combined with 2 years of sales/client accounts experience may be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree.
• 2 to 4 years of customer relationship management or case management experience.

Working Conditions

• Must reside in San Diego County
• This position requires full-time (Mon-Fri) in-office work, from 8am-5pm.
• After 6 months of employment, there is an opportunity of working a hybrid schedule if the employee is in good standing, making good progress, and they can demonstrate the ability to work independently.
• PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

Benefits

• You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits package, which includes standard healthcare benefits, in addition to student loan repayment assistance, professional development funds, lifestyle wellness dollars, and so much more!

For more information, please visit the KRA website: Careers – Join KRA's Workforce Development Team