The Case Manager will provide key support for each participant through the collaborative development of individual education plans (IEP)s, monitoring progress, and coordinating critical support services to ensure participants experience successful outcomes.

Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling or related field. One year of experience working with young people, youth in foster care system as a social service provider preferred or relevant experience may be substituted for degree. Experience working with the African American and Latino community; knowledge of Newport News community resources and social service providers is preferred. This position requires driving your personal vehicle for company business. Must be privileged to drive according to the criteria set forth by Agency MVR guidelines.

• Valid driver’s license in jurisdiction of residence
• Vehicle liability coverage if driving personal vehicle (on occasion, may be required to transport clients in personal vehicle)
• May be required to drive a van
• Acceptable Criminal background check, OIG Exclusion check
• Negative Drug Screening
• CPR/First Aid Certification must be acquired and maintained once employed

Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, consumers, and program supplies as necessary.
• The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment.
• Move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment.
• Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.
• The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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