Bilingual Chinese/English Case Manager
Seedco
New York,
New York
Bilingual Chinese/English Case Manager, Seedco
Type: Part-time (24 hours per week)
Start Date: As soon as possible
About Seedco: Seedco is a $60-plus million national nonprofit organization that works with local partners to create economic opportunities for disadvantaged job seekers, workers and neighborhood entrepreneurs. Seedco use practical, effective strategies to address the challenges confronting Americans who are struggling to leave poverty and achieve economic progress. Working on these issues for more than two decades, Seedco is a leader in implementing innovative, multi-partner initiatives that foster financial advancement and security.
Background of Program: High-profile workforce development and asset building pilot program. In this role, the Case Manager will be responsible for managing a caseload of Section 8 clients and for providing capacity building and mentorship to Case Managers. Case Manager will be based at a Community Partner Organization in Brooklyn.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a primary case manager to assigned caseload. Case management activities include: carrying out initial client intake and needs assessment; screening clients for public benefit eligibility; developing individualized client service/career plans; and generating referrals for appropriate client training, job placement, financial education and family-based support services, e.g., child care, summer camp, food pantry, etc.
- Responsible for following up with clients after a referral.
- Create career plans with clients that focus on job placement and retention, as these are the primary goals of the program.
- Track and report on client progress through completion of ongoing client progress notes, referral forms, and documentation of client benefits obtained and/or job retention or education goals met.
- Conduct regular outreach activities to motivate and (re)engage clients.
- Facilitate training and mentoring on case management methods and best practices for Case Managers through one-on-one and group sessions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in social work or related field; MSW preferred.
- At least 3-5 years relevant case management and/or direct service experience.
- Excellent written/oral presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
- Bilingual in Cantonese, Mandarin, and/or English a plus.
Compensation: Hourly wage, commensurate with experience. No benefits. Seedco is an EEO employer.
To Apply: Forward resume and cover letter with "Bilingual Chinese English Case Manager (Req#09-38)" as the subject of your message. E-mail is preferable to fax. Please, no phone calls about this job position.
Seedco
E-mail: jobopenings@seedco.org
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Job Type: Human Services
Organization Type: Grantmaking Public Charities
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