Case Manager - Employment Institute

Case Manager - Employment Institute

Main Campus - McKeesport, PA

Overview

Salary Range $21.00 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage Up to 50% Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Auberle strengthens thousands of individuals and families each year, helping to build strong communities. Auberle has evolved into a premier multi-service agency with programs spanning Workforce Development, Housing, Foster Care, Young Adult Services, and Behavioral Health. Auberle's mission is to help build strong individuals, families, and communities.

In 2019, Ward Home joined the Auberle family and has three programs in our Young Adult Services Department.

Program Summary

The Employment Institute, Auberle's nationally recognized workforce development program, places unemployed and underemployed individuals in career jobs, not just training. Our passionate, mission-driven team supports individuals in overcoming any barrier to employment impacting our participants, their families, and future generations. Because of our holistic model, 84% of our participants remain in their employment for six months or more, a long-term indicator of success in the workplace.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Assist in the recruitment and supervision of appropriate participants for all Employment Institute programs.
2. Manage and serve as a mentor for a caseload of program participants across our service area (Western PA and/or South Central PA).
3. Conduct assessments, home/community visits, and one-on-one case management sessions to identify skills, interests, and barriers to employment.
4. Assist participants in developing strong work ethic, soft skills, and other necessary competencies that will increase their employability and career advancement potential.
5. Develop, implement, and monitor individualized case plans and career pathways for participants, tracking progress toward goals and providing ongoing guidance.
6. Collaborate with Auberle staff, volunteers, employers, and community organizations to find innovative solutions to help participants secure high-quality jobs with benefits.
7. Maintain detailed and accurate records of participant progress, documentation of services, and case management activities in compliance with Auberle's policies.
8. Develop aggressive success measures that focus on participants gaining and keeping meaningful employment.
9. When asked, represent Auberle with external constituency groups including business, community, government, and private organizations.
10. Ensure that all agency activities operate consistently and ethically within the Mission and Values of Auberle and consistent with its faith-based Catholic Identity.
11. Create and maintain a positive, inclusive culture based on respect that builds a diverse staff of high performers who expect and deliver excellence and exhibit agency pride.
12. Perform such other duties as leadership may direct.

Typical Working Conditions

1. Requires working flexible hours, including occasional evening and weekends.
2. Requires travel for programming activities, conferences, and meetings as needed.
3. Contact with staff and non-staff (e.g., participants, referents, business partners, and staff from other community agencies).
4. Work is performed in an office space with work performed at training, employer site, or community location.

Qualifications

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree preferred, but related experience acceptable
2. ACT 33/34 and FBI Clearances
3. Valid PA driver's license
4. Meet the required Skills and Abilities described herein

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Generous paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan and company match
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A commitment to work-life balance