Compensation: $30 - $35 per hour
The BCS Education Center is seeking 2 part time Case Managers to provide Case management and career counseling services for students in GED preparation and ESL programs.
The Education Center provides adult education services to the Brooklyn community. We serve students with GED preparation classes, ESL classes, and vocational training. In addition, the Education Center operates a Family Welcome Center in which we provide case management & wrap-around services, workforce development programming, and regular community workshops & events. Many of our students speak Spanish, Arabic, or Chinese as their first language.
The Case Manager Responsibilities:
- Case management and career counseling services for students in GED preparation and ESL programs
- Work with students in the development of education & employment plans
- Intake for students entering GED preparation and ESL programs
- Pre-testing, and post-testing using TABE, Best Plus 2.0, and Best Literacy
- Maintain retention through regular check-ins and meetings with students
- Follow up with students who have exited the program
- Keep up-to-date case notes
- Conduct job readiness workshops
- Assist learners with employment, internship, and college applications
- Collection of vital records
- Attend professional development training
- Other duties, as assigned
Accountable For:
- Intake targets
- Retention targets
- Collection of vital records
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Language skills in Spanish, Arabic, and/or Chinese are preferred
- One-year experience in case management and/or counseling
- Strong computer skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be resourceful
- Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and work as part of a team
- Ability communicate effectively in the face of stress, feedback, or change
BCS and Turning Point require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.