Employment Case Manager

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. The Employment Case Manager (ECM) is responsible for supporting the employment and career development needs of participants in the Focus on Fathers (FOF) parenting education program and related fatherhood initiatives.

Position Type : Non-Exempt

Annual Salary Grade : 16

Accountability : Reports to : Program Manager

Location : 1500 Market Street; some travel required throughout Philadelphia

Job Overview :

The Employment Case Manager (ECM) is responsible for supporting the employment and career development needs of participants in the Focus on Fathers (FOF) parenting education program and related fatherhood initiatives. The ECM supports the goal of improving fathers employment and economic stability / mobility opportunities by maintaining weekly contact with participants through in-person meetings online (virtually) or phone calls focusing on employment readiness job placement and career advancement. This ECM conducts comprehensive intake and employment assessments facilitates employment workshops helps participants set and achieve employment-related goals provides targeted referrals and maintains data compliance. The ECM will collaborate with local employers training programs and service providers to connect fathers with job opportunities and resources.

Employment Case : This position requires strong project management communication and networking skills along with a deep understanding of workforce development and barriers faced by fathers in low-income communities.

Responsibilities :

• Carry a caseload of at least 30 participating fathers with a focus on employment readiness job search placement and retention.
• Conduct intake employment and career assessments to identify participant strengths needs and barriers.
• Develop individualized employment plans with participants setting measurable goals and tracking progress.
• Facilitate employment readiness workshops resume writing sessions interview preparation and job search groups.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local employers workforce agencies training providers and community organizations.
• Provide referrals and linkages to job training education placement programs legal services and supportive resources (e.g. housing childcare transportation).
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance to encourage trust among program participants.
• Maintain data compliance in the programs database including the Information Family Outcomes Reporting and Management system (nFORM) and document participant progress outcomes and services provided.
• Work with staff and partner organizations to market the program and recruit eligible participants seeking employment support.
• Maintain record-keeping and program outcome / evaluation reporting eportingoutcomes and complete program reports and other written documentation as required.
• Stay current with industry trends relevant to workforce development barriers to employment public benefits and supports for fathers including criminal justice involvement mental health and trauma-informed care.
• Participate in regular supervision sessions team meetings and staff meetings.
• Meet participants in a variety of settings including participant homes community sites online and parenting or employment classes.
• Participate in conferences workforce-related trainings and professional development.
• Work as part of the Focus on Fathers team and related fatherhood initiatives and contribute to a peer-to-peer learning environment.
• Facilitate parenting education classes as needed using the National Fatherhood Initiatives 24 / 7 Dad curriculum.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills :

Experience :

Education Requirement :

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Portfolio Management,Motivational Interviewing,HIPAA,Computer Skills,Intake Experience,Lean Six Sigma,Conflict Management,Case Management,Team Management,Program Development,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1