The New Beginnings (NB) Case Manager assists in follow-up for New Beginnings program participants who are in need of education and/or employment development. Coordinates and assists in the intake, assessment, orientation, advising, enrollment procedures, and follow-up for NB program participants. The NB Coach coaches, mentors, and facilitates activities for training clients in order to improve employability by utilizing appropriate training methods and motivational techniques to help reduce the recidivism rate and help participants reintegrate back into society, and ensure job retention. Additional duties include networking with outside resources to promote Goodwill’s programs and services.

Example Duties and Activities

• Builds and maintains networks with key community partners including Goodwill staff (community agencies, educational institutions, financial liaisons, and employers) to enhance the menu of wrap-around services provided to participants. Assists in maintaining and updating the resource library. Serves as the primary point of contact with community partner organizations to receive and manage client referrals.
• Works with program participants to assess and comprehend risk factors/needs and to deliver effective support. Assists participants in improving work behaviors and skills acquisition to enhance their success with employment. Conducts one-on-one follow-ups with participants to continually monitor their efforts and measure progress. Makes recommendations to provide guidance and counseling. Generates status reports and makes adjustments as needed.
• Partners with participants in developing individual development plans (IDPs) that will fit their specific needs and skills in relation to education and employment. Modifies plans as needed. Constructs and maintains initial documentation progress files.
• Secures supplementary information such as employment, criminal history, medical records, psychological, agency referrals, eligibility documentation, or school reports.
• Maintains and cultivates working relationships between Goodwill Industries of Central & Southern Indiana, referring parties, and the funding resources to provide a smooth transition from the referring agency through the enrollment process and into appropriate programs.
• Assists participants in assessing community resources, wrap-around services, and making appropriate referrals.
• Provides direct counseling, intervention, advocacy, and referrals; provides transportation services when needed. Provides assistance and direction, encouraging participants toward self-dependence in daily decision-making and problem-solving activities.
• Conducts regular employment progress reports. Performs worksite evaluations to determine potential accommodations. Performs liaison functions with referral sources and other community agencies.
• Works in partnership with other staff members to ascertain the root cause and appropriate direction for resolution.
• Participates in singular and group conferences in evaluating case problems and skill improvement. Arranges for evaluation or assessment to be completed as part of the intake and diagnostic process when necessary.
• Provides job coaching and on-the-job training. Organizes and presents job readiness preparation either one-on-one or in small groups.
• Effectively leverages internal, professional, and community networks to drive results.
• Establishes regular contact with participants to offer services and to keep them engaged, for follow-up and retention.
• Monitors accomplishment of numerical enrollment goals, participant enrollment dates, and participant achievement and completes billing requirements. Tracks, documents, and communicates program-specific metrics utilizing multiple reporting systems.
• Participates in continuing professional development relevant to the goals of the position.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Attends community meetings as related to the identified goals. Promotes the NBP to create community awareness for participant recruitment/enrollment.

Required Competencies

• Degree and Credential Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human relations, social work, rehabilitation counseling, criminology, or related fields with a focus on mental health.
• Industry Expertise - Has worked assisting people who were previously incarcerated, on parole, or have had an existing criminal record or have assisted individuals with personal development plans that have included education, employment, and/or financial goals that have improved their situation with a focus on career development and retention.
• Outcome-Oriented - Meets or exceeds specific goals as quickly as possible. Focuses on results, not the process, and will leverage resources available and solve problems creatively to get the job done.
• Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend customers’ needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
• Client Engagement - Takes a strengths-based, client-centered approach to developing relationships at all levels while establishing appropriate boundaries. Adept at delivering feedback that is constructive and unbiased. Creates and maintains a safe environment for open discussions.
• Building Collaborative Relationships - Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.

Preferred Competencies

• Established Contacts - Maintains and grows a professional network of community resources, health care providers, employers, and others as appropriate to the organization.
• Information Monitoring/Reporting - Collects and reviews information to manage or improve processes and/or activities. Completes all assigned reports.

Other Requirements

• Has ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule beyond normal business hours.
• Is willing to travel to participants’ homes, workplaces, community centers, and other venues at times that are convenient to individuals being served and be able to transport program participants as needed.
• Government Contract Responsibilities - The Commercial Services Division is proud to be a CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) accredited site. As a result, employees must pass a federal criminal background check, have a valid driver’s license, up-to-date auto insurance, and a good driving record.

Benefits: Full-time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• Continuing education and leadership development as well as tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Life, dental and vision insurance
• Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
• Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums
• Retirement options with generous company % match

As a government contractor, Goodwill is subject to Executive Order 11246, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503), and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), all as amended, which require government contractors to ensure nondiscrimination in employment and to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified persons without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As a government contractor, we are required to report certain data regarding our applicants and employees to the government. In accordance with these requirements, we invite you to voluntarily disclose your sex, race, national origin, disability, and protected veteran status by completing the forms on https://gici.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/details/Re-Entry-Coach--New-Beginnings-_2022-9052?q=entry

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN 46222: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work in the Re-Entry/New Beginnings program?
• What work or life experience do you possess that you feel would be the most helpful in this type of role?
• What is your desired compensation for this position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• re-entry or related field: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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