Vocational Case Manager

Community Living, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Community Living, Inc. is seeking a Vocational Case Manager to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find meaningful employment. You will work one-on-one to identify strengths, connect with employers, and provide workplace support.

The role is full-time in the Kansas City area, with 40 hours per week, primarily days and some evenings depending on client needs. You will join a collaborative team dedicated to empowering participants toward independence.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Services or related field preferred.
• Experience with individuals with IDD preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsabilités

• Partner with participants to identify employment goals and career interests.
• Build relationships with local employers and develop job opportunities.
• Conduct assessments to match participants with the right employment.
• Assist participants with job searches, applications, and interviews.
• Provide job coaching and on-site support to help participants succeed.
• Monitor employment progress and adjust supports as needed.
• Complete documentation, case management, and monthly reporting requirements.
• Coordinate individual plans and maintain participant records in Therap.
• Collaborate with families, employers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure services meet all funding and compliance requirements.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Organization

Time management

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Social Services

Description du poste

Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Vocational Case Manager to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities discover meaningful employment opportunities. In this role, you'll work one-on-one with participants to identify their strengths, connect with local employers, and provide the support they need to succeed in the workplace.

Every day is different. One day you might be meeting with a local business to develop a new employment partnership, and the next you could be helping a participant prepare for an interview or coaching them through their first days on the job. If you're organized, enjoy building relationships, and want to make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

Pay Rate:

$23.25/hr

Schedule:

FT

40 Hrs. Monday- Friday, mostly days and evenings depending on client availability

What You'll Do:

• Partner with participants to identify employment goals and career interests.
• Build relationships with local employers and develop job opportunities.
• Conduct assessments to match participants with the right employment.
• Assist participants with job searches, applications, and interviews.
• Provide job coaching and on-site support to help participants succeed.
• Monitor employment progress and adjust supports as needed.
• Complete documentation, case management, and monthly reporting requirements.
• Coordinate individual plans and maintain participant records in Therap.
• Collaborate with families, employers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure services meet all funding and compliance requirements.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Services or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Comfortable balancing multiple participants and priorities.
• Ability to build positive relationships with employers and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

What to Expect:

• Full-time position with a flexible schedule based on participant and employer needs.
• Work both in the community and in office settings.
• Opportunity to build lasting relationships while helping participants achieve meaningful employment.
• A collaborative team that is passionate about making a difference every day.

Why Community Living?

At Community Living, we believe employment creates opportunity and independence. As a Vocational Case Manager, you'll play a direct role in helping people achieve goals they never thought possible while strengthening partnerships throughout our community.

Community Living is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Community Living strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicantswithregard race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.