Vocational Case Manager Bridge House/Grace House - 3.9 New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time From $48,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Addiction counseling Master's degree Vocational practical training Leadership Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION/TITLE

Vocational Case Manager

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full Time

SUPERVISOR'S TITLE

Bridge House Clinical Director (Men's Program)

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5 pm

SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Vocational Case Manager provides vocational and case management services to support clients throughout treatment and their transition into the community. The position assists clients with employment, education, benefits and identification, housing, community resources, and other needs that support successful program completion and community reintegration. The Vocational Case Manager works collaboratively with the clinical team, employers, and community agencies to address client needs, goals, and barriers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Provide vocational and case management services based on individual client needs, goals, strengths, and barriers. 2. Conduct and document individual client sessions to address vocational goals, case management needs, resource coordination, and transition planning. 3. Facilitate and document vocational, work-readiness, life-skills, and other assigned groups and orientations. 4. Assist clients with resumes, job searches, applications, employment preparation, work schedules, and vocational planning. 5. Coordinate and monitor client work assignments, attendance, employment progress, work evaluations, and work-related concerns. 6. Assist clients with identification, benefits, education, housing, and other community resources. 7. Make referrals and coordinate services with employers, workforce and educational programs, government agencies, and community providers. 8. Support transition and discharge planning, including employment, income, housing, education, and other community needs. 9. Maintain timely and accurate client documentation, vocational records, referrals, employment information, and required tracking. 10. Communicate client progress, needs, and barriers with the Clinical Director, counselors, and treatment team and participate in assigned meetings. 11. Complete required employment-related documentation and coordinate information with Finance and other departments. 12. Perform other related vocational and case management duties as assigned. These duties consolidate the original responsibilities for orientations, individual vocational counseling, job assignments, attendance, resumes, work evaluations, job-search monitoring, worksite concerns, and clinical-team communication without repeating overlapping functions.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

None

LEVEL OF EDUCATION/TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS

Possess a Masters Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from a recognized school or the equivalent with a concentration in vocational rehabilitation. Preferred at least two years of full time paid professional experience in vocational rehabilitation, at least introductory experience in substance abuse treatment, and at least one year of supervisory or management experience. Preferred two years continuous sobriety, if a recovering chemically dependent person. Prefer coordinator to possess strong leadership skills, thorough knowledge of vocational rehabilitation and mental health concepts, as well as being capable of organizing, managing, and continued development of the vocational program.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSE

Professional licensure/certification (Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, or National Certified Counselor) or the equivalent of three years mental health counseling with the ability to obtain licensure/certification. Current CPR/First Aid certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

Pay:

From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a Professional licensure/certification (Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, or National Certified Counselor) or the equivalent of three years mental health counseling with the ability to obtain licensure/certification.

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person