Case Manager - SCSEP (Sikeston)

About the role

The Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) Case Manager provides case management and job development services through a job training program for individuals who are 55+, currently unemployed, meet specific income guidelines, and who may have multiple barriers that have made it difficult to find work and or sustain employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews with potential participants, incorporating information given by other involved parties.
• Establish eligibility, if appropriate.
• Establish professional and ethical relationship, develop/maintain individual plan for services.
• Maintain participant files with all required agency and funding source paperwork and complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality according to agency guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources that can be utilized to support participant needs.
• Make referrals, advocate, and follow-up.
• Model workplace appropriate attire, interactions, etc.
• Participate in staff meetings, Career Center meetings, and other community activities.

Qualifications

• High school/HISET and direct experience working in the field of Social Services is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent verbal and written communication, are required.
• Experience working with adults 55+ is preferred.

Benefits

• Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
• Employee store discount.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Career Growth Opportunities.