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Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator (Case Manager)
Join a diverse and hard working team providing crucial services to our local community!
*This is a Civil Service and CSEA position, and preference will be given to internal candidates and candidates that reside in the City of Utica, NY.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for providing professional vocational guidance and related services to individuals participating in various aspects of a family self-improvement training program. The duties include assisting program clients in formulating and modifying an employability plan which may involve remedial education, work experience, specialized skill training, job placement and related screening and supportive services. The incumbent is called upon to exercise sound professional judgment in formulating and carrying out plans to meet individual problems. The work is performed under the administrative supervision of a higher-ranking employee with some leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in can-yang out the technical details of the work. Unusual problems or situations, not previously encountered, are referred to a superior before action is taken. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of an employee in this class. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of concepts related to education, cultural, environmental and personal factors influencing lives of persons who are economically disadvantaged, senior citizens, low income or unemployed; good knowledge of interviewing practices and procedures; good knowledge of community organizations and human service agencies; good knowledge of services provided in an Housing Authority educational/vocational program; good knowledge of sources for occupational information related to vocational guidance, training and placement; ability to evaluate client vocational interests and aptitudes; ability to communicate program goals and services to individuals and groups and stimulate their interest; ability to work with clients in a variety of vocational guidance situations; ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships; ability to understand, interpret and prepare written materials; ability to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of this department; ability to work effectively with public and private agencies and organizations; ability to achieve good public relations; integrity; good judgment; accuracy; resourcefulness; initiative; tact and courtesy. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, INCLUDING SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Human Services or Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling or a similar field; OR
(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with an Associate's Degree in Education, Human Services or Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling or a similar field and two (2) years of full time paid experience as a counselor, caseworker, employment interviewer or similar title in a community action, employment and training, vocational training or similar program dealing with the employment, training and/or job placement of individuals; OR
(C) Graduation from High School and four (4) years of full-time paid experience as a Counselor, Caseworker, Employment Interviewer or similar title in a Community Action, Employment and Training, Vocational Training, or similar-program dealing with the employment, training, and/or job placement of individuals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,514.00 per year
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
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