Re-entry Case Manager/Workforce Specialist
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
- New Orleans, LA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct prison in-reach sessions with clients to begin assessing their needs upon their release. Begin to identify and address barriers to community reintegration.
- Assist clients with accessing public benefits.
- Assist clients with locating housing and access to food resources
- Navigating community health services, including mental health services and substance abuse treatment
- Monitor participants progress and routinely check on participants
- Train participants on development of soft skills through coaching
- Obtain and verify participants work hours at Re-Entry 72 work sites and ensure proper payroll.
- Provide appropriate guidance and referrals to achieve educational goals such as high school equivalency/HiSET and other educational pursuits.
- Maintain detailed, complete and accurate records of all case management work, client progress and program administration utilizing the designated data-recording tools.
- Develop soft skills and interview skills for potential employment
- Assist clients in locating permanent employment
- Coordinate with local community partners to meet client needs
- Maintain relationships with Parole Officers of the clients and advocate for clients with parole officers.