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2-CASE MANAGERS-P.L. 102-477 - OSHKIIMAAJITAHDAH (NEW BEGINNINGS)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

2-CASE MANAGERS-P.L. 102-477

OSHKIIMAAJITAHDAH (NEW BEGINNINGS)

Open: October 25, 2019

Closing: November 8, 2019 @ 3:00 p.m.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Serves as primary contact and resource for individuals who are receiving P.L. 102-477 benefit assistance through Oshkiimaajitahdah. Reports to the Lead Case Manager, Executive Director & Assistant Executive Director. Full time position with benefits, Salary, DOQ.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Provide job placement counseling to Oshkiimaajitahdah participants ensuring access to employment opportunities, job development, financial and food assistance, training and other social programs that ensure participants are placed on the most direct path to unsubsidized employment.

• Work cooperatively with all agencies in the identification, orientation and referral process of public assistance recipients, especially those identified as mandatory for clients to continue to receive assistance.

• Perform in-depth assessments of employment history, job skills, transferable skills, entry level and advanced abilities, training and education of the eligible participants

• Work closely with Oshkiimaajitahdah recipients to set goals, steps, tasks and time lines to develop and execute a written plan/contract between the Oshkiimaajitahdah program and participants. The goal is to achieve permanent, full time employment.

• Coordinate, assist and monitor Individual Development Plan (IDP) paperwork to ensure participants are receiving necessary and timely assistance.

• Verify that the job specific training is directly related to employment and relevant to the local labor market and employer needs.

• Promotes, develops and terminates on-the-job training program opportunities with employers and assists in writing contracts. Identifies need for and assists in the development of auxiliary services to facilitate bringing disadvantaged applicants into job-ready status. Informs business and public about training programs through various media. Instruct applicants in resume writing, job search, and interview techniques. Work closely with employers on and off the Red Lake Nation.

• Work closely with Oshkiimaajitahdah recipients to set goals, steps, tasks and timelines to develop and execute a written plan/contract between the Oshkiimaajitahdah program and participants. The goal is to achieve permanent full time employment.

• Provide ongoing in person monthly contact with participants to monitor individual progress and compliance with employment and/or job search plan/contracts. Includes ongoing maintenance of case notes, plan/contract renegotiations and updates.

• Maintain files and process all paperwork to ensure due process. Also required to maintain appropriate information releases by the Data Privacy Act.

• Monitor/assist in the progress of each client's currently working to attain GED/High School Diploma.

• Must be familiar with Social Security and work with the Social Security Administration to follow up with disability claims.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• G.E.D/High School Diploma

• Prior experience in Human Services field preferred.

• Exceptional written/oral communication, computer and organizational skills.

• High degree of skill in motivational techniques, problem solving and group work abilities.

• Must have a valid Minnesota Driver's license and auto insurance

• Abide by the Oshkiimaajitahdah Zero Tolerance Policy and Confidentiality Policy

• Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment Drug/Alcohol test and background check.

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates are accepted at Government Center – Human Resources Department, PO Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 – Fax (218) 679-4176.

 

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