Case Manager (10 Months, 0.4FTE) - Madison Park Academy Middle-High School

Ref : 8858

Please note : This position is part-time, 0.4FTE.

The District and SEIU 1021 are working together to create promotional opportunities for existing staff, therefore this job posting is available for five(5) days for internal candidates based on our collective bargaining agreement.

TITLE : Case Manager

REPORTS TO : Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT : As Assigned

CLASSIFICATION : Classified

FLSA : Non-Exempt

WORK YEAR / HOURS

205 Days / 7.5 Hours , or

Duty Days / Hours as assigned

ISSUED :

Revised June 27, 2007

SALARY GRADE : WTCL 46

BASIC FUNCTION : Perform a variety of highly difficult, technical duties requiring excellent communication skills; utilize specialized knowledge and independent judgment involving frequent and responsible public contact; plan, organize and coordinate a program for providing case management services to students in various career vocational education or other education programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES : (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements).

E = Essential Functions

• Perform a variety of highly difficult, technical duties requiring excellent communication skills; utilize specialized knowledge and independent judgment involving frequent and responsible public contact; plan, organize and coordinate a program for providing case management services to students in various career vocational or other education programs. E
• May train and direct assigned staff and participate in the interview and selection of new employees; process personnel records; make recommendations concerning staffing utilizing District policies and procedures. E
• Plan and implement a comprehensive program of needed services for students in association with the appropriate District department and various Federal, State and local agencies. E
• Work with site staff to monitor the attendance, grades and work of students. E
• Conduct research, analyze data and compile reports to improve the effectiveness of the case management services. E
• Provide assistance in problem solving related to economic needs. E
• Organize parent support groups and provide assistance for vocational training or counseling services. E
• Make home visits as required. E
• Attend meetings within the District and with outside agencies to provide for the mutual assistance and support for individuals enrolled in various career vocational education programs or other District education programs. E
• Promote educational programs, cooperation, conflict resolution, self-esteem, goal setting, academic achievement and attendance to identified students. E
• Operate a computer to input, output, update, and access a variety of records and information; generate reports, records, lists and summaries from computer database. E
• Provide excellent customer service by establishing positive relationships with community agencies and organizations, District personnel and others; respond to phone calls, e-mails, letters, and other communications. E
• Promote teamwork by sharing knowledge, cooperating with others, participating in meetings and work groups, and supporting the goals and objectives of the District. E
• Communicate with students, parents, teachers, District personnel, and outside organizations to coordinate activities, exchange information, determine needs, and resolve issues or concerns. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Any combination of education, training and / or experience equivalent to : a Bachelors Degree plus related courses, and three years of relevant experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF :

ABILITY TO :

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT :

Office and school environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; flexible schedule; constant interruptions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to file a variety of documents; reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally, or bending at the waist to retrieve or store records or files; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling light objects.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY :

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.