Bilingual Case Manager

Position: Bilingual Case Manager

Closing Date: Open till filled

Status: Regular, Full Time, Non- Exempt

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Location: Shasta

Summary Description: The Case Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations in compliance with all governing educational requirements and funding sources for the Farmworker Services (FWS) programs including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 167 National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), Dislocated Agricultural Program, and all programs implemented under the FWS umbrella, at the assigned area/location. Duties will include outreach, recruitment, case management, initial assessment, comprehensive assessment, following up with both participants and employers, job development, job placement, data entry and determining participants’ eligibility. This job manages, organizes and updates cases keeping a record of everything pertaining to the participant.

Case Management

• Creates an educational network with school districts, colleges, vocational schools, and Regional Occupational Programs (ROP) to facilitate the effective flow of participants to those institutions.
• Refers participants to other agencies and programs for Supportive Services that are available to them.
• Works closely with those within the WIOA America’s Job Centers in the service area and coordinates services. Cross trains with Workforce Case Managers to understand other WIOA program services provided by partners to co-enroll participants that qualify to receive multiple services.
• Prepares Support Services requests for participants in need, collects proper backup documentation for requests and submits electronically to Farmworker Services Administration/MIS Division for review and final approval.
• Once Support Service is approved, communicates with participant, collects proper back up after the disbursing of the payment, and submits back up to Farmworker Services Administration/MIS Department.
• Visits training providers or worksites where participants are placed (Anthony Soto Employment Training = ASET, CRT, Work Experience = WEX & On-the-Job Training = OJT) to monitor the progress of participants.
• Coordinates with employers, trainers, instructors and/or WIOA Case Manager with the participant to complete Progress According to Plan (PAP) for participants enrolled in program services, such as vocational training, work experience, OJT and other program activities and submits them to MIS monthly.
• Monitors attendance for participants in program activities and addresses attendance or any other barrier/matter that may interfere with the participant’s successful completion of their program activity.
• Coordinates with worksites and training sites to ensure safety gear and other training materials are received.
• Maintains participant files according to procedures and responds to any Farmworker Services Administration/MIS Department inquiries regarding case load.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience

· Required:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in related field, highly desirable.
• Minimum one year of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel to various locations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (verbal and written).
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write effective professional communications, messages, and documents.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply necessary mathematics and solve mathematical problems as required by the position.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• First Aid and CPR.
• Must be able to travel to meetings, events, and do outreach. If using a personal vehicle, must provide proof of insurance and provide a copy of a valid driver’s license to be insurable under the agency’s insurance policy.

See full job description on our website: http://californiahumandevelopment.org/about-chd/employment-opportunities/

EEO/AAP

· Submit your résumé online or fax to 707.542.8478

· Applications can be downloaded from our website at www.cahumandevelopment.orghttp://californiahumandevelopment.org/about-chd/employment-opportunities/

· Please reference Job Title when submitting your application/résumé.

· Cover letters may be included with your submission, but please do not include letters of reference/recommendation or other supporting documents.

· Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

· Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.36 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24