case manager
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October 08, 2024
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YMCA of Cape Breton
Job details
*Title*: Case Manager
*Reports to*: Operations Manager
*Position Status*: Full-time, Permanent
*Salary Range*: $46,000 ? $53,000
*Start Date*: As soon as possible
*Office Locations*: 399 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS
Help ignite the potential in people! The YMCA of Cape Breton is looking for a dynamic self-starter to join our team as a Case Manager supporting, our Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre Sydney.
*The YMCA Experience*
The YMCA of Cape Breton is one of the largest charities in Nova Scotia and a member of one of the most recognized organizations in the world. Our mission is to connect and ignite the potential in people, helping them grow and give back to our communities. Through building connections with people at all ages and stages of their lives ? as well as the broader community ? the YMCA of Cape Breton serves over 35,000 people annually.
Programs and services focus on empowering people of all ages and life stages to overcome barriers and rise to their full potential. These include health, fitness and aquatics; licensed childcare; employment programs (Nova Scotia Works); youth programming and related community services. The YMCA occupies 14 program sites across Cape Breton Island.
The YMCA of Cape Breton offers a great workplace culture achieved through an environment that embraces diversity and social inclusion, values differences, celebrates achievements and supports full participation by all employees. We believe that everyone belongs! The YCB provides 200+ employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of those within our communities.
*Job Purpose*
Case Managers are responsible for assessing an individual?s employment/career needs and identify those who are suitable for case management. Case managers work with these individuals in a collaborative, client driven process to develop a Return-to-Work Action Plan (RTWAP). These actions of a Case Manager must address the specific needs of the client as documented in their goals. The Case Manager must support accountability by organizing service delivery that is appropriate, coordinated, and timely to address client needs and desired outcomes. It is paramount that Case Managers demonstrate cultural competence and embrace inclusive practices, creating a safe and welcoming space for everyone.
*Duties and Responsibilities*
· Conduct client needs assessment, including Level 1 and Level 2 Assessments (others as needed).
· Identify strengths and barriers to employment; Develop a RTWAP plan to address barriers.
· Remain abreast of funding programs, community organizations, service providers and referral agencies;
· Maintain client files in web-based application while complying with privacy protocols;
· Actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings;
· Deliver information sessions and conduct employment related workshops, as required;
· Liaise with other agencies on behalf of Nova Scotia Works, participating in committees, projects or activities, when appropriate;
· Monitor and evaluate RTWAP - adjust as needed;
· Participate in program and service development that is responsive to the evolving needs of clients ? ensuring maximum effectiveness and efficiency
· Must be willing to cross train and assume other duties, as required.
*Qualifications *
· Degree or post-secondary education in Human Services field or related field of study or a combination of education and work-related experience;
· Advanced Microsoft Office skills - experience working with cloud computing considered an asset;
· Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, competing deadlines and tasks;
· Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment in the handling of confidential information;
· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in the resolution of issues, process improvement and evaluation;
· High level of initiative is needed to work independently and respond t
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LocationSydney, NS
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$46,000 to $53,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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