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ChoicesSNAP Career Navigator

SERCO OF TEXAS - CONCHO VALLEY, San Angelo, TX, United States


Summary
Responsible for assisting SERCO of Texas with Choices, SNAP and WIOA programs as needed programs throughout the Concho Valley Workforce region. Assist the Center Managers with providing technical assistance; ensure program compliance, exceed performance expectations, and meet expenditure benchmarks.

Duties and Responsibilities

Adheres to the mission of SERCO.

Responsible for overseeing the caseload of programs such as Choices, SNAP and/or WIOA customers ensuring positive outcomes

Assists with cross-training staff in the different functions and services provided at the Career Center.

Assists with coordinating the outreach, recruitment, and marketing of workforce programs.

Assists with coordinating the flow of client services through meeting with Center staff.

Provides intake services for applicants seeking Workforce program support

Accepts and coordinates referrals for workforce programs from community partner agencies

Promotes and ensures participant compliance with the terms of each workforce program

Case manage participants in employment, work ready classes and training as appropriate

Authorizes support services to eligible participants presenting appropriate qualifying documentation

Assesses customer financial and employment needs as appropriate

Explains customer rights and responsibilities and explains program responsibilities

Tracks attendance and services utilization

Refers suspected fraud or misuse to the appropriate resource.

Enters client and case eligibility, demographic, and service information into the designated case management system

Responds for Assisting and preparing quality assurance monitoring.

Handles customer and staff concerns in a professional and efficient manner.

Provides process informational support/instruction to clients as needed

Assist with recruiting of personnel for employment vacancies.

Assist with the interviewing and provide hiring recommendations.

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business management or related field, plus experience in auditing, quality assurance or program/statistical analysis. (18 months direct or related experience is equal to 1 year of education).

Five years of experience with federally funded social service programs applicable to unit assigned; or a combination of relevant experience and education.

Combination of education and experience may be substituted for a Degree.

Working knowledge of regulations affecting the workforce development system.

Solid quantitative, analytical, process development, facilitation and organizational skills required.

Ability to handle confidential information with diplomacy and tact.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and provide automobile liability insurance as required by the State of Texas.

Must have access to reliable transportation in order to make required home visits.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong management and organizational skills; ability to work across all levels of management and staff. Must be knowledgeable about community resources and able to work with and relate to clients. Cultural sensitivity a must. Must be computer literate and have Microsoft Word and Excel skills at a minimum with the ability to learn specialized databases and software systems. Bilingual preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands : While performing duties of the job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; for long periods of time. Employee must be able to drive for extended periods of time. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, must be able to set up display area.

Work Environment : Fast paced, demanding physically and mentally, will be in constant communications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Position remains open until filled.

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