Job Description
- Provide a full range of employability development and case management services to an assigned caseload under Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 1, Trade Adjustment Assistance Act and all related workforce development programs.
- Determine eligibility of applicants under various WIOA funding streams. Provide accurate information concerning eligibility criteria, documentation requirements and application procedures. Complete all forms, collect required documentation related to eligibility determination, and maintain this information in client files and other record keeping systems.
- Assess applicant suitability for employment and training programs and services. Refer appropriate applicants to programs not managed by WIOA. Provide information on the full range available services and counsels applicants about the same.
- Refer all suitable applicants to objective assessment. Review assessment reports with applicants, as well as applicant's job training and supportive services needs.
- Develop an individual employability plan (IEP) for each applicant, record all case management related information including the individual's employability development plan. Update the IEP on an on-going basis.
- Provide participants with career and education information as well as current employment trends, growth occupations projections and job search assistance.
- Enroll each assigned participant into one or more appropriate WIOA Title I, Trade Adjustment Assistance Act or related training programs and/or supportive services. Maintain a current and accurate enrollment record for all assigned participants. Complete exit records as approved by the Field Office Supervisor
- Manage program budgets in accordance with obligation and de-obligation systems procedures and instructions. Authorize payments for participant training and service costs.
This position significantly impacts each participant's opportunity to gain employment and self sufficiency. It asl impacts the department's ability to meet performance goals and to pass all federals, state and local monitoring reviews. In addition, this position figures significantly in the Workforce Development Group's ability to meet the service demands of a customer driven program.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations of all WIOA titles, Trade Adjustment Assistance Act and programs and other related workforce development program.
- Ability to comprehend and apply regulatory intent and make objective decisions concerning eligibility, program suitability and assessments
- Effective oral and written communication skills to ensure completion of accurate, informative files.
- Ability to write reports and professional correspondence with accuracy.
- Ability to communicate to officials, supervisors, individuals or groups effectively.
-Ability to evaluate the personal characteristics, barriers, educations and work experience, interests, aptitudes, and temperaments of the applicants and participants in terms of their occupational viability
- Knowledge of the principles of individual appraisals, vocational advising, testing, and counseling theories and practices
- Ability to collect, analyze, interpret and report data
Education: Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Science, Education, Psychology or related field from and accredited college or university preferred.
Experience: Two or more years of responsible case management experiences preferred.
Salary & Benefits
Pay Scale : $40,950 - $44,850 yearly