Employment Case Manager JOBS Program

The Kintock Group; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kintock Group is seeking a full-time Program Support role in Paterson, NJ to develop employment opportunities for reentry clients. The position provides ongoing counseling, job readiness, training, and placement services to help individuals secure sustainable work.

Under supervision of the Program Manager, you will build partnerships with employers, conduct group and individual sessions, and maintain documentation compliant with contract guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a community-based human service organization serving hard-to-place populations.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws is preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and report in accordance with guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a bank of employment opportunities for an offender population.
• Assist employers in establishing recruiting standards for 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 and provide accurate, timely documentation per guidelines.
• Ensure clients maintain employment or stay engaged in training programs.

Skills

Community-based experience

Employment counseling

Group facilitation

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s 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 guidelinesCommunicate 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.