Case Manager- PPP

Revolution Workshop; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

ICHRA medical reimbursement

Short and long term disability

403b 3% match

Job summary

Revolution Workshop in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to guide participants through their construction pre-apprenticeship, handling case notes, attendance, barriers, and goal planning. The role involves running daily logistics, coaching, and collaborating with the Program Manager.

Evening and weekend availability is required; the work is in an office setting with trauma-informed practices. Ideal candidates have experience with diverse communities, strong organization, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree encouraged but not required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with diverse groups.
• Experience serving underserved communities through resiliency-based, trauma-informed approaches.
• Knowledge of Chicago social services and resources.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and MS Office; able to learn new systems.
• Valid driver’s license for trainee transport.
• Evenings and weekends availability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain case management and supportive services for participants.
• Lead internal and external support for each participant’s needs.
• Prepare applications and key documents (handbooks, grant docs).
• Teach life skills and Financial 101 to cohorts.
• Build relationships using Revolution Workshop’s coaching approach.
• Hold trainees accountable to attendance and pace.
• Collect grant data, attendance, and training plans.
• Screen and select participants via interviews.
• Lead weekly program staff meetings.
• Collect feedback to improve outcomes.
• Assist in planning and development of programs.

Skills

Case management

Coaching

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Community resources

Driver's license

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree encouraged

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Revolution Workshop is a social enterprise that provides carpentry and woodworking workforce development for unemployed or underemployed people in partnership with area businesses.

We deliver financial independence and careers through skills, hope, and resilience.

Position Summary

Revolution Workshop is looking for an individual who is interested in assisting individuals through their construction pre-apprenticeship experience. This includes case management activities, coaching, accountability, goal planning, and barrier removal. The Case Manger also runs logistics for much of the day-to-day activities during active training. This position is full-time and year-round. The training at Revolution Workshop is completed through a trauma-informed lens and coaching to help the trainees successfully complete the program and be placed into long-term employment.

Direct Reports

This position reports directly to the Program Manager.

Hours

Tuesday to Thursday 12pm-8:30pm

Friday and Saturday 8am-4pm

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintaining individual case management and supportive services for participants in the program, including but not limited to updates of case notes on participants within the program’s database such as attendance, career interests, job positions applied to, and barriers to employment.
• Lead in the support services both internal and external for each participant based on individual need which include but not limited to: transportation assistance, child care, financial issues, housing.
• Prepare applications and other key documents for the program such as handbooks and necessary grant documents.
• Teach life skills/executive functioning as well as financial 101 classes to each cohort covering topics including but not limited to conflict resolution, communication, workplace professionalism, email etiquette etc.
• Build authentic relationships with trainees through the sharing of lived experience and adoption of Revolution Workshop’s coaching approach.
• Hold trainees accountable to the attendance, communication, teamwork and pace of the construction industry.
• Responsible for collecting grant required data and documentation including all eligibility documentation, attendance records, supply sign-outs, and individualized training plans.
• Prepare applications and other key documents for the program.
• Assist in the screening and selecting of all participants for Revolution Workshop programs through interviews of potential candidates.
• Lead weekly meetings to keep all key Program staff informed of trainee progress and concerns.
• Collect feedback from trainees to continue to improve program outcomes and experiences.
• Assist with the planning, development of Revolution Workshop programs.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• ICHRA medical reimbursement
• Short term and long term disability
• 403b 3% match

Disability Specifications

ADA: Revolution Workshop will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree encouraged but not required
• At least one years’ experience working with diverse groups.
• Knowledge and experience working with underserved individuals through approaches that emphasize resiliency, strength based coaching, and trauma informed care.
• Have an understanding of the social service resources available to underserved individuals throughout Chicago and the surrounding area.
• Excellent computer skills – Google G Suite (google docs, sheets, forms, gmail etc.), Microsoft Office, excel, ability to learn new systems and databases.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Takes initiative, able to anticipate program needs.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Recognize and respond to emerging priorities, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
• Valid driver’s license to transport trainees to support services, as needed
• Evenings and weekends times are required for this role; work schedule will be flexed accordingly