Case Manager

Overview

 About Public Consulting Group

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, technology, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals worldwide—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm has extensive experience in all 50 states, Canada, and a growing practice in Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.   

Responsibilities

Overall Responsibilities:

PCG is seeking a highly motivated and dependable Case Manager- Employment Training Advisor (ETA) with an interest in public service who can work in our CalWORKs Employment Services Program. These individuals will provide case management services to participants to ensure they move from government assistance to self-sufficiency. To help our clients become self sufficient, the case managers will help job ready participants to sustain employment, and help engage our less work-ready participants in job training activities and educational programs.

This position requires full-time (Mon-Fri) in-office work. After 6 months of employment, employees may have the opportunity to work on a hybrid schedule, which will be evaluated case-by-case, based on the employee’s skills, knowledge progression at that time, and the needs of the business. If approval is provided for hybrid work, employees may be asked at any time to return full-time to the office based on business needs.

San Diego County Residence is Required

Specific Responsibilities:

• Case management activities may include:
• Design and develop plans for participants, such as determining and assigning work activities, educational and training programs;
• Conduct assessments for barriers and skills such as education level, work history, substance abuse history, disabilities, etc.
• Determine eligibility and need for supportive services including child care, transportation, and ancillary services.
• Manage participants progress towards achieving goals by creating and updating plans.
• Assist program participants in developing vocational goals reflective of their skills, capabilities and interests.
• Monitor and record clients monthly progress to ensure compliance with program regulations and participant attendance level at assigned work activities.
• Notify countys human services specialist of non-compliance with work activities.
• Follow procedural requirement of CalWORKs by updating client case files in CalWIN.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CalWORKs procedures and implement appropriately.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources, labor market and training resources.
• Maintain in contact with each client placed in employment on a monthly basis.
• Complete all necessary county paper documents and forms.
• Maintain communication with employment organizations and educational programs where CalWORKs participants are located.
• Ensure all performance metrics are met in achieving participant stated outcomes.
• This position will be located at one of the following locations: El Cajon, Chula Vista, San Diego

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Ability to work with and relate to participants and demonstrate active listening skills.
• Display a professional level of empathy for participants and respect for cultural differences.
• Must be computer literate and have MS Word, Excel and Internet skills.
• Ability to learn specialized databases and software systems.
• Process oriented and results-driven work strategy.
• Proper etiquette including customer relation techniques, superior verbal and communications skills.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to recognize and maintain the confidentiality of all materials in the work setting.
• Demonstrated ability to use various computer systems preferably CalWIN although not required.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with federal, state and county agencies as well as the general public.
• Ability to partner with and motivate participants with both physical and/or mental disabilities.
• Ability to maintain a record keeping and follow-up system.
• Ability to work independently, requiring minimal supervision and on multiple projects simultaneously.

San Diego County Residence is Required

Required Experience:

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; however, a 2-year degree combined with 2 years of sales/client accounts experience may be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree.
• 2 to 4 years of customer relationship management or case management experience.  

Compensation

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $22.50 - $26.50 HR. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role.

EEO Statement

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.

Salary : $23 - $27