Employment Case Manager JOBS Program

The Kintock Group; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kintock Group is seeking a full-time Program Counselor in Paterson, NJ to develop employment opportunities and provide ongoing counseling, job readiness, training, and placement for a reentry population. The role reports to the Program Manager and focuses on preparing clients for sustainable employment through skills development and targeted employer engagement.

Responsibilities include building job banks, assisting employers with standards, coaching clients in job-search activities, and

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in community-based human services.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare accurate, complete and timely reports.
• Experience developing employment opportunities for disadvantaged populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a bank of employment opportunities for the offender population.
• Assist employers in establishing recruiting standards to benefit hard-to-place applicants.
• Help clients develop job-search, job application and interviewing skills.
• Provide follow-up counseling to ensure effective work ethics.
• Facilitate one-on-one and group personal development sessions.
• Prepare accurate documentation in accordance with guidelines.
• Ensure clients maintain employment and/or engage in training programs.
• Participate in mandated training and staff development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Group facilitation

Education

High School Diploma (DOC)

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Business

Job description

This full-time position, under the supervision of the Program Manager, is responsible for developing employment opportunities and providing on-going employment counseling, job readiness, training and employment placement for a reentry population.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (PERFORMS OTHER WORK-RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY IMMEADIATE SUPERVISOR)

• Developing and maintaining a bank of employment opportunity for an offender population
• Assisting employers in establishing recruiting standards, which will benefit the hard-to-place skilled disadvantaged applicant
• Helping clients develop job-search, job application and interviewing skills
• Empowering clients with pertinent information regarding federal, state and local employment laws
• Providing follow-up counseling for clients to ensure effective work ethics
• Facilitating one-on-one and group personal development sessions
• Preparing and providing accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company and contract guidelines
• Ensuring clients maintain employment and/or remain engaged in all training programs, internships, apprenticeships.
• Participating in mandated training and staff development activities
• Performing other job-related duties as may be required by the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

One year of demonstrated effective relevant experience in a community based human service organization serving the hard-toplace disadvantaged population.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Federal, State and local employment laws
• Employment opportunities convenient and conducive to the population served
• Employment principles and acceptable work ethics
• Available support services, including tools & opportunities for assessment and skill development

ABILITIES:

• Plan, organize & control resources to meet the responsibilities and duties of this position
• Prepare and issue accurate, complete, and timely reports in accordance with company and contract guidelines
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization & the employment community
• Maintain clearance through contracting agency

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma (DOC). Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences or Business.