Workforce Case Manager

Department History Overview:

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as the Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provide this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention intervention and adult services.

Vision:

To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.

Brief Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Workforce Advocate Supervisor the Workforce Case Manager works with current and former foster youth (between the ages of 16 and 25 with an emphasis on ages 16 through 20) in a 13-county area to provide comprehensive workforce job readiness and case management services that support the healthy development of youths transition to adulthood with the final goal of obtaining employment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receives referrals from the case management team and develops individualized plans to assist each youth with their employment goals. These plans often include standardized vocational assessments soft skills training interview techniques mock interviews job searches application and resume development and job retention skills.

• Works closely with the workforce team to coordinate the annual Summer Jobs Program for youth under the age of 21.

• Develops and facilitates workforce training sessions including participation in Life Skills Training and Job Readiness courses.

• Collaborates closely with direct supervisor to develop partnerships with local employers who will hire referred youth and local workforce agencies such as Workforce Solution Offices which provide job readiness services to youth and young adults.

• Completes monthly reports; enters all case note documentation into the agency database within a required time frame; and maintains adequate case and financial records.

• Submits requests for payment for youth who qualify for financial assistance through the TWC contract to include housing assistance rental assistance utility payments drivers education and other approved expenses.

• Participates in assists with planning and attends HAY Center events and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) statewide and regional activities as required.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Human Resources Education Psychology Sociology Social Work Criminal Justice or other Behavioral or Social Science.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of full-time paid work experience in workforce development

• Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Licensure:

• Reliable transportation with a valid Texas drivers license and auto liability insurance.

• Ability to become CPR Certified.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of adolescent/transition age youth stages of development.

• Problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Interacts and maintains professional working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.

• Ability to contribute effectively to the accomplishments of team or work unit goals objectives and activities.

• Knowledge of human resources techniques utilized in workforce development career assessment interviewing recruitment and training.

• Computer proficiency.

• Ability to use a case management database.

• Case documentation.

• Clerical skills.

• Follows written and oral instructions.

• Ability to drive a 15-passenger van.

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Grant Funded Full-Time

• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm (Some Saturdays)

Salary Range:

• Based on 26 Pay Periods

• Plus Mileage Reimbursement

Work Location:

• 3131 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77003

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.