IMPACS Employment Specialist/Case Manager - Pueblo

Applications Due By May, 8 2025

 

Pay: $24/hour

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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-4:30pm Hybrid

This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

JOB SUMMARY:

To develop a plan with the program participants to assist in obtaining employment and becoming self-sufficient.  To assess the participant’s education, work experience and barriers.  To provide counsel regarding occupational choices and opportunities.

To determine participant and family needs and assist them with the necessary paperwork and referrals to access wrap-around services.  To provide day-to-day case management for program participants.  Facilitate classes as necessary.  View case management as a collaborative process, utilizing a strengths-based approach to guide, support and motivate participants and ensure that all are fully supported as they progress through programming.  Arrange for supportive services as needed, provide referrals, and maintain a working knowledge of community partnerships and resources.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

IMPACS and Case Management

The Employment Specialist will assess and interview clients/noncustodial parents to obtain necessary information and background for accurately assessing their individual situations.  The incumbent will identify the barriers keeping the participant from obtaining gainful employment and assist clients to resolve the barriers identified.  The Employment Specialist is responsible for conducting all interviews and assessments in a professional and timely manner and in such a way that the rights and dignity of the clients are preserved.

The incumbent will help recipients develop employment focused plans and motivate clients in carrying out their plans.

The Employment Specialist will evaluate participant progress.

The incumbent will conduct group orientations and such instructional classes as required.  

The Employment Specialist will:


* Determine participant and family needs


* Assist participants with the necessary paperwork and referrals to access wrap-around services. 


*  Provide day-to-day case management for program participants.

o Regularly scheduled check-ins meetings


* Provide guidance, supportive services, resources and referrals  

o Determine eligibility and job readiness

o Recommend program and certifications that minimize barriers to successful employment.

o Provide program orientation, job readiness workshops, classes and guidance regarding work history, education, interest, abilities and other relevant information.  


* Arrange for supportive services as needed


* Refer to job devel...