The Link Youth & Family Supports (formerly Macdonald Youth Services) is looking for an experienced Employment Case Manager to work Full Time within the Skills4Life Program. The Employment Case Manager will work directly with participants 18-29 years of age, supporting them in setting and achieving their goals related to skill development (life skills, employment and educational).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates, communicates and monitors case plan to encourage successful completion of program
• Closes files and forwards to appropriate source
• Documents all contacts and information as well as completes monthly reports as per guidelines
• Implements and adheres to all agency and program policies and procedures, attends and participates in program meetings
• Co-facilitates The Saving Circle Program one evening a week for 2 hours for a period of ten weeks once a year
• Prepare and co-facilitate life skills and employment workshops
• Group facilitation and one-to-one work as required
• Conducts intake and assessment of participants with a participant-oriented, strengths-based perspective
• Acts as an advocate on behalf of the best interest of participant
• Liaises with EIA, keeping workers updated on participant’s progress
• Identifies and communicates concerns and updates regarding participants
• Assesses participant needs/goals (i.e., basic needs, food, housing, safety, and security, etc.)
• Sets individual goals with participants using a solution oriented model
• Provides support and guidance on a variety of issues including: parenting, decision-making, problem solving, self-care, alcohol/drug abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, birth control and relationships
• Advises and assists with various other job search techniques – i.e., computer skills, networking, job applications
• Other duties as assigned

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