Job Placement Counselor (Case Manager)

Position: Job Placement Counselor - Sooner Job Challenge, Oklahoma City, OK
Number of Vacancies: 1
Closing Date: Until filled
Salary: $3,423.33 per month (monthly pay schedule)

Benefits: This is a full-time state position that provides a percentage of matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans, 11 holidays, and a minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year. The state also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Basic Purpose: Tracking cadets and graduates in the Oklahoma Job ChalleNGe Program (Sooner Job Challenge Program).

Essential Functions:

• Under supervision of the Program Coordinator; this position will be responsible for tracking associates and graduates during the residential/post residential placement phase.
• During the residential phase, case managers are required to assist associates with identifying placement goals in the areas of education, military and employment
• Help students partner with a mentor within their chosen vocation.
• Work with students and community partners to help students obtain offers of employment.
• Facilitate opportunities for students to use their vocational skills in community service projects.
• May be asked to assist with transporting and supervising students.
• The post residential phase requires tracking of graduates and mentors for 12 months after graduation in accordance with National Guard Bureau and Sooner Job Challenge guidelines.
• Make monthly contact with all graduates on their assigned caseload via phone, email, text, or social media.
• Process records requests and ensure confidentially of records.
• Assist Admissions Dept with associates in-processing duties as assigned.
• Requires good administrative, computer, communication and customer service skills with the ability to compile and produce required reports.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Military background preferred, but not required.

Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED. Strong background working with at risk youth, or a combination of education and experience.

Licenses/Certificates required: None.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 15 pounds.
• Sitting for long periods of time

Conditions of Employment:

• Serves a 12 month trial period
• Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check
• Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
• A valid driver license
• FLSA Non-Exempt status
• Tobacco and Vape Free facility
• Able to work flexible hours including one late night per week
• T1/CNACI security clearance (eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to U.S. citizens)

Notes: Located at Sooner Job Challenge in Oklahoma City, OK.

Employment eligibility verified through E-Verify (Homeland Security). Travel may be required at the expense of the employee to be reimbursed within 45 days of travel.

How to Apply to JR43012:

• Internal applicants (Current state of Oklahoma employees) Login to your workday account; open the Career application and find internal posting.
• External applicants will need to go to the State Of Oklahoma job listings and apply. State of Oklahoma Careers direct link here ---> https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/okgovjobs/details/Job-Placement-Counselor_JR43012?q=JR43012

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

State of Oklahoma properties are smoke-free and vape-free therefore, the use of any and all tobacco products including, but not limited to, cigarettes, pipes, smokeless tobacco, other tobacco products, electronic cigarettes/vaping devices or any other product packaged for smoking or the simulation of smoking (regardless of nicotine content) is prohibited on all State properties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,079.96 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with at risk youth/adolescents: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Oklahoma Driver's license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oklahoma City, OK 73111 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oklahoma City, OK 73111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,080