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Job Title: Case Manager / Corporate Representative 

Compensation: $51,500 Annually 

Location: Westampton, New Jersey 

Purpose: America Works of New Jersey, Inc., a socially conscious company, is seeking a Case Manager aka Corporate Rep for a workforce development program in Burlington County, NJ. The Corporate Rep will provide individualized employment services to low-income and underserved job seekers. The ideal candidate has case management experience, strong computer software skills including Microsoft Office and Salesforce, and is passionate about serving disenfranchised populations. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Conduct intake, eligibility screening, and job readiness assessments with public assistance recipients in Burlington County, NJ 
• Oversee barrier removal before and after job placement, ensuring the participant has the resources and support they need to obtain and retain employment (i.e. housing, clothing, healthcare, childcare, etc.)  
• Develop individualized employment service plans for participants 
• Regularly meet with participants in-person or over phone/video to ensure program participants are continually progressing towards their professional, personal, and academic goals  
• Provide individualized support to clients during their job search efforts, higher education applications, personal and career assessments, and exam preparation 
• Maintain detailed case notes, update attendance logs, submit weekly reports, and other administrative tasks on a timely basis 
• Refer clients to vocational trainings, technical skills classes, and other certification programs 
• Meet weekly, quarterly, and annual enrollment and job placement numbers 
• Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for career development, and motivated clients to find full-time employment 

Requirements 

• Minimum of 4-year degree, relevant experience and/or advanced studies in social services a plus  
• One to three (1-3) years of experience working with low-income and underserved populations  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required 
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint preferred 
• Experience developing individualized service and/or employment plans for participants preferred 
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed, and/or Two-Generational methods a definite plus 
• Understanding of workforce development, employment services, and case management a definite plus 
• Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills 
• Experience and/or passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness 

Benefits 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance  
• Generous Paid Time Off Package 
• 401K with Employer Matching After 1 Year 
• Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency