Case Manager

Job Title: Employment Case Manager

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Group: S65 Salary Plan

Primary Purpose: Performs Employment Case Manager work pre and post release that will lead to employment for students enrolled and who have completed Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE)

Three years full-time wage-earning education, job placement, criminal justice or case management experience.

Time as a resident within a criminal justice environment can be substituted for the required three years of experience for a maximum substitution of two years.

This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills with in a diverse community.

Knowledge of adult education and Career and Technical Education.

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Assist with developing Career Readiness Portfolios and Transition Plans for students.

2. Provide pre-release employability services/classes to students who have completed or who are currently enrolled in the Integrated and Education Training program.

3. Assist with scheduling pre-release interviews with employers.

4. Track and communicate with students post release to assist with job placement and supports.

5. Prepare and submit reports as required by Division of Instruction.

6. Travel as required to provide Employment Case Manager services; visit employers; and attend required meetings and trainings.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Policy, reports, and Law:

8. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.

9. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

10. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.

11. Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

Working Conditions:

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform full duties of position, lift and carry less than 31 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.

Environmental Demands:

Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.