Vocational Case Manager

Montgomery County, OH; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MonDay Community Correctional Institute in Ohio seeks a team-oriented coordinator to support employment and vocational programs for residents. You will help develop training, facilitate readiness classes, and assist with job placement activities within the facility and community.

The role requires a high school diploma with CDCA, an associate degree preferred, strong communication, and software skills; valid Ohio driver's license and the ability to document and report accurately are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 4 years in employment/vocational training with a CDCA.
• Associate degree in Behavioral Science, HR, or related field with 2 years employment/vocational training experience.
• Ability to read and prepare routine reports and statistics.
• Strong interpersonal communication with staff, clients, and agencies.
• Knowledge of vocational assessments.
• Knowledge of problem-solving principles and employment issues.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel; computer literacy.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining internal job training programs.
• Facilitates Employment Readiness classes.
• Facilitates Employment orientation to residents.
• Assist in the facilitation of job training and vocational activities.
• Assist with vocational assessments for residents to determine placement for employment.
• Maintains a list of Employment sites and contacts as provided by Supervisor.
• Assists residents with obtaining proper identification and documents for vocational programming.
• Inform residents about the rules and expectations for community service outside of the facility.
• Maintain list of community service sites and contacts as provided by supervisor.
• Facilitates Community Service orientation to residents.
• Communicates with Operations as it relates to community service and employment to assure comprehensive quality care for the residents.
• Assist with ensuring all Volunteers have completed the appropriate application and pre-screening process in coordination with Human Resources and the Career Development Coordinator.
• Facilitates Volunteer orientation, to include PREA.
• Assist with maintaining the active Volunteer database.
• Refer residents to community resources and transition programs for employment and vocational services.
• Assist Clinicians/Primary Therapists in treatment and aftercare planning.
• Handle disciplining of residents, enforce procedures for handling of residents and ensure proper documentation is completed.
• Assist in monitoring residents, ordering supplies, preparing incident reports, and other operational duties as needed.
• Assist with the writing of and follow through on any investigations involving residents in the work release or community service programs.
• Assist with transportation, as needed.
• Participate in staff/team meetings.
• Participate and performs in public relations within the community.
• Participate in collection, preparation, and submission of monthly statistics for annual report.
• Conduct assessments and maintain relevant documentation

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Vocational assessments

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED with 4 years employment/vocational training and CDCA

Associate degree in Behavioral Science, Human Resources or related field with 2 years experience

Tools

SMART boards

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employment

• Assist in developing, implementing and maintenance with internal job training programs.
• Facilitates Employment Readiness classes.
• Facilitates Employment orientation to residents.
• Assist in the facilitation of job training and vocational activities.
• Assist with vocational assessments for the residents to determine placement for employment.
• Maintains a list of Employment sites and contacts as provided by Supervisor.
• Assists residents with obtaining proper identification and documents for vocational programming.

Community Service

• Inform residents about the rules and expectations for community service outside of the facility.
• Maintain list of community service sites and contacts as provided by supervisor.
• Facilitates Community Service orientation to residents.
• Communicates with Operations as it relates to community service and employment to assure comprehensive quality care for the residents.

Volunteer Services

• Assist with ensuring all Volunteers have completed the appropriate application and pre-screening process in coordination with Human Resources and the Career Development Coordinator.
• Facilitates Volunteer orientation, to include PREA.
• Assist with maintaining the active Volunteer database.

Community Support

• Refer residents to community resources and transition programs for employment and vocational services.
• Assist Clinicians/Primary Therapists in treatment and aftercare planning.

Operations

• Handle disciplining of residents, enforce procedures for handling of residents and ensure proper documentation is completed.
• Assist in monitoring residents, ordering supplies, preparing incident reports, and other operational duties as needed.
• Assist with the writing of and follow through on any investigations involving residents in the work release or community service programs.
• Assist with transportation, as needed.

Administrative

• Participate in staff/team meetings.
• Participate and performs in public relations within the community.
• Participate in collection, preparation, and submission of monthly statistics for annual report.
• Conduct assessments and maintain relevant documentation

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• High School diploma or GED with 4 years experience in employment/vocational training and a current Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) required.
• Associates Degree in Behavioral Science, Human Resources or related field with two (2) years experience in employment/vocational training preferred and ability to submit Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) application within ninety (90) days of appointment to position and obtain within six (6) months of appointment to position.
• Ability to read and prepare routine reports and statistical information (i.e., punctuation, grammar, spelling).
• Working knowledge of interpersonal communication skills requiring courtesy and tact necessary to communicate effectively with staff, clients, social service, and criminal justice agencies, as well as the general public.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct vocational assessments.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement problem-solving principles. Knowledge of issues related to employment and job development.
• Familiarity with standard software packages (i.e., SMART boards, Microsoft Word, Excel) and ability to use a computer for efficient completion of routine tasks and responsibilities.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.

MonDay Community Correctional Institute provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Background Check Information

Criminal and BMV