Senior Vocational Case Manager

Position Summary

The Senior Vocational Case Manager conducts extensive community outreach, including workshops and presentations to HIV/AIDS community partners, to support participant engagement in the Nassau Employment Initiative (NEI). The role is responsible for enrollment, assessment, case management, job readiness, placement, and retention services that support successful employment outcomes. The Senior Vocational Case Manager also supervises the Employment Specialist.

Essential Functions

• Conduct individualized vocational assessment, counseling and case management to evaluate NEI clients for job readiness.
• Aid clients in resolving barriers to employment and facilitate referrals, when ready, for job placement.
• Maintain continuous communication with programs/employers to monitor client progress.
• Meet and exceed performance goals established by contract and NEI management for program enrollment, placement, and retention.
• Enter and update client assessments, case management notes, job placement and vocational case management logs into database.
• Maintain accurate files including required documentation needed by contract, such as employment verifications, health and financial documents.
• Prepare and submit quarterly and weekly internal and external progress reports.
• Other duties as assigned by NADAP management.

Position Requirements

• Education: Associate's degree required, bachelor's preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with individuals living with HIV/AIDS and knowledge of workforce development, job readiness, assessment, and placement services preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong case management, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clients, employers, and community partners.
• Must have a valid drivers license and access to a car for work purposes.

Program Overview

The Nassau Employment Initiative (NEI), funded by the NY State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, is designed to provide outreach, case management, job preparation and job placement along with wrap-around services to individuals with HIV/AIDS in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The program also provides post-placement supports and off-site referrals to meet the needs of our participants.

NADAP, Inc.

NADAP, Inc. is a multiservice non-profit agency dedicated to helping people with medical, behavioral health and social service needs to become sufficient. NADAP programs assist disadvantaged populations in New York City and Nassau County. NADAP's services include health insurance enrollment, assessment, care coordination, case management, professional training, job preparation and placement services. At NADAP, we believe in creating an environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to ensuring that all employees and applicants have an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer

In conducting placement activities, the New York State Department of Labor (Department), acts as a portal for prospective employees and businesses. The Department does not represent or guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of information supplied by prospective employees or businesses, nor does it engage in any form of screening or independent investigation of prospective employees and businesses other than matching a prospective employees self-stated qualifications to those prescribed by a business. The Department is not responsible for any employment decisions made by prospective employees or businesses, for whatever reason made. New York State Law may limit the types of disclosures that the Department can make to a business regarding a prospective employee.