Employment Case Manager
Company: Volunteers of America Massachusetts
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: October 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:The Opportunity: Case Manager in a nonclinical
outpatient setting providing employment support services, ongoing
case management, and linkages to employment opportunities.Job Type:
Full-time (40 Hours per week Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4PM or 9 AM - 5
PM)Pay: Starting salary of $55,000/yearWe are seeking Case Managers
who are passionate about providing a hand up to Veterans and their
families in times of needWho We Are -- VOAMASS gives members of the
community who need help the most the services, support, and tools
they need to create a fresh start. At VOAMASS, our dedicated
integrated care teams are committed to serving the whole personAs
Case Manager (Employment Focus), you'll have a dynamic and critical
role identifying and coordinating services for Veterans who are
unemployed or underemployed. Our Homeless Veterans Reintegration
Program and the Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program's goal is
to provide employment support services, ongoing case management,
and linkages to employment opportunities for persons served. As
part of our Veteran's service team, the Case Manager will make a
difference in the lives of our clients by establishing a supportive
relationship and connecting them to resources in order to maintain
meaningful employment. Activities may include developing resumes
and cover letters for the veteran, conducting assessments, making
referrals, and coordinating services with VA Medical Centers and
other community agencies. The Homeless Veteran Reintegration
Program and Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program measures
success on rapid retraining and employment- this is an exciting
fast paced work environment, and no single case presented to you
will be the same! This role is hybrid working in our office in
Plymouth and working in the local service area. Candidates must
have the ability to travel throughout Norfolk, Plymouth,
Barnstable, and Bristol Counties to meet with Veterans in person.
Some of your critical responsibilities:Provide service coordination
between integrated care team and community partners, for persons
served and their families. Assist and teach resume writing skills;
mock interviews; career search techniques. Create Individual
Employment Plans (IEPs) and help veterans reassess and adapt their
plan while enrolled in the program. Finding workforce training
opportunities for veterans and helping them enroll. Connect with
other providers, employers, and employment placement agencies, for
referrals and linkages. Co-enrolling veterans into Mass Hire (DVOP)
after assessment Develop, maintain, and document a strong network
of referral sources designed to generate positive outcomes for
persons served. Travel to employment sites to support persons
served, monitor progress and address any barriers identified.
Communicate effectively with client's integrated care team and
VOAMASS programs to rapidly address and correct issues with
services or supports- especially employment and education. Ensure
that person served receive services that support continued
employment; addressing assessed needs, promote healthy
decision-making, securing financial independence and promoting
relationships. Participate in program and professional supervision,
attend required staff meetings and trainings, and contribute to
team-based collaborative planning. Follows professional standards
and ensures that all services are documented and maintenance of
persons served records is completed. Communicate the needs of
clients within the agency and to external agencies that offer
assistance to both veterans and nonveterans Finding care for non-VA
eligible veterans including Mass Health enrollment Conducting
National Outcome Measures with veterans requesting care during
intake, and at 30, 60 and, 90 day follow up points.Other duties as
needed and requested. The Case Manager role is about making a
difference in the lives of the people we serve. You'll bring the
following qualifications:BA/AA degree preferred; however, a minimum
of 2 years related experience in a case management role may be
substituted.Knowledge of veteran issues, homelessness, and state &
Federal resources highly preferred.Computer proficiency is
preferred in electronic health records, Microsoft Word and
Outlook.Since 1934, VOAMASS has provided critical services to the
residents of the Commonwealth. From pioneering early residential
treatment programs in the 1960's to leading today in the field of
mental health programming, VOAMASS can be counted on to tackle our
greatest challenges.For full-time employees, including our Case
Manager, our comprehensive and generous benefits package
includes:Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 85% of
medical deductible and certain co-pays paid by employerMultiple
opportunities to use pre-tax dollars to save for expenses such as
health care (flexible spending account), child care, transit, and
parking403(b) retirement plan with employer match24/7 nurse hotline
for urgent health questionsEmployee assistance program to provide
help with family concerns, stress management, legal issues, and
moreEmployer-paid long-term disability and life insurancePet
insuranceTuition remission programsLoan forgiveness (Public Service
Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program)Generous vacation benefits,
starting at three weeks and moving to four weeks after three years
of employment14 paid holidays, higher than industry
averageFitness/wellness reimbursement to cover expenses such as gym
membershipEmployee discount program on hundreds of items such as
computers, cell phone plans and accessories, furniture, hotels,
vacation home rentals, etc.Cash bonus, with no annual cap, for
referring other qualified candidates for employmentVOAMASS is proud
to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not
discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin,
gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an
individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected
characteristics.Requirements:Compensation details: 55000-55000
Yearly SalaryPI0ac2fb1e577a-25660-35740270
Keywords: Volunteers of America Massachusetts, Nashua , Employment Case Manager, Executive , Plymouth, New Hampshire
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