Case Manager- Lorain - Catholic Charities : Job Details

If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isn't just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communitiesit's a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.

At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance starting your first day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k plan including employer match
• Competitive Time Off Benefits
• Career Planning and Development
• And more!

Program Statement:

Success For Youth offers an opportunity for youth to learn social skills, personal development skills, computer skills, and job skills designed to assist juveniles in obtaining employment and eventual independence. Each client in the program has a case manager through Catholic Charities that also provides advocacy in the schools, in the court system, at home and in the community. The Case Manager facilitates 2 skill development groups per week, which the client must attend and during the summer months, clients participate in job tours and volunteer experiences that prepare them for the work force.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate skill development classes twice per week in a group setting designed to address emotional regulation, employment training and life skills.
• Provide individual case management for each client while acting as an advocate on behalf of the client at school, juvenile court, home and in the community.
• Provide opportunities for educational achievement and career development.
• Work collaboratively with the juvenile court and staff to assist clients with goal achievement related to their individual case plan.

Requirements:

• Combination of education and experience normally represented by a Bachelor's Degree and one to two years related professional experience.
• Must have competent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with diverse client population, community organizations as well as staff at all levels.
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.