Job description

DESCRIPTION

REAS assists refugees to adjust and adapt to the American Workplace, learn English, and ultimately achieve self-sufficiency. This program is designed to provide employment and training services for eligible refugees residing in Los Angeles County less than five (5) years. The REAS Case Manager independently manages their caseload, provides clients with a clear understanding of the program and respective role, refers clients to appropriate program components based on appraisals, test results, and program policies and advises clients of program choices.

REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or AA Degree and two years of case management experience; or AA degree and two years of employment counseling experience; or two years of employment counseling experience in a GAIN environment is required

· Excellent time management skills to perform in fast-paced environment

· Strong written and communication skills

· Must be accurate, detail oriented, and possess good follow-through skills

· Ability to communicate in a sensitive and professional manner with a diverse group of clients

· Knowledge of community resources

· Ability to travel to other locations

· Experience working with the business community; excellent organizational skills, ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; ability to work as a team member as well as independently

· Must pass criminal and background check prior to hire

· Bilingual in Farsi, Russian, Armenian, Spanish, Arabic is preferred

· Experience working with REAS, GAIN, or CalWorks participants is preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Coordinates actions in accordance with DPSS, CalWORKs, and GAIN procedures.

· Motivates and provides encouragement to clients to move toward employment and self-sufficiency in effectively conveying the benefits of working.

· Role models professional business attire for clients when performing daily activities.

· Performs various tasks to include office and telephone interview, data entry, scheduling appointments, and other case related activities.

· May drive occasionally to meet with program participant at a partner agency site.

· Reviews employment goals with clients and makes individual job matches.

· Ensures that all clients have a basic resume and have practiced interviewing techniques to begin job search activities.

· Registers and monitors attendance and activities of all clients on caseload.

· Assists clients in locating job openings by utilizing available tools, such as personal computers, fax machines, copiers, employment bulletins, videotapes, and community resources.

· Monitors and reviews the manner in which the job search is being conducted by each client and offers encouragement and suggestions for improving their job search activities.

· Assists clients in resolving scheduling problems and in planning their welfare to work activities.

· Leads various workshops as needed.

· Meets all standards established for this position as outlined in the performance criteria.

· Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.

· Provides services in a culturally sensitive manner.

· Properly documents all activities in LRS/CalSAWS system, prepares monthly reports, interacts with the DPSS when appropriate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

ABOUT JVS SOCAL

Founded in 1931, JVS-SoCal is a nonprofit, non-sectarian social service agency, providing job training, career services, mentoring and placement assistance to diverse and multicultural populations, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve dignity and economic independence through sustainable employment. JVS SoCal currently serves 40,000 to 50,000 clients annually at over 20 locations throughout Southern California.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.36 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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