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UMOS HEAD START Case Manager Supporting Adult Education in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Case Manager Supporting Adult Education W2 - CASEM002067 Earn up to \$3,000 in incentive pay during your first year of employment! Benefits: To support its team members, UMOS offers highly competitive compensation as well as a benefits package including: * Paid time off that increases over your years of service. * 12 paid holidays annually. * A robust range of insurance covering health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment * The options to establish either a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to cover deductibles, prescriptions, and other healthcare expenses. * A variety of support services to promote well-being through the employee assistance program. * Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth IRA, allowing you to make pre-tax or after-tax contributions. For those participating in the 401(k) Retirement Plan, UMOS annually contributes at least 3% of employees\' eligible compensation. Adult Education Navigator Job Responsibilities: * Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and familiarity with job center/workforce programs and services. * Provides one-on-one session with customers on job center/workforce programs to explain eligibility and registration process and timelines for services. * Develop and maintain database and binder/booklet of internal and external community resources. Establish and maintain referral system. * Assist in community or in-house outreach to inform customers of program options, rights, responsibilities, and pertinent information as it relates to program specific eligibility. * Assess W-2 Adult for proper HSD or equivalency completion track. * Review State of WI eligibility requirements for HSD/GED/HSED with W-2 Adults. * Assist W-2 Adults in obtaining high school transcripts, if appropriate. * Review W-2 Adults HS transcripts to determine if HSD can be completed through a DPI request. * Educate W-2 Adult on HSD or equivalent completion options and discuss which option best fits that individual\'s needs. * Develop a plan for completion of one of the options discussed and subsequent activities necessary to work toward an identified goal, career, or occupation. * Ensure completion of TABE assessment by obtaining results of completed TABE within the prior six months, administering TABE assessment, or referring individual for TABE assessment completion. * Support W-2 Adults for HSD/GED/HSED preparation by assisting W-2 Adults with navigating the process. Adult Education Navigator Job Qualifications: * Knowledge and working experience in Adult Basic Education field. Required to perform basic math including calculation of fractions, percentage\'s and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions, and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes concepts of grammar and punctuation, study skills, test taking strategies, ESL strategies, and other basic education knowledge. * Knowledge and understanding of the educational needs of the educationally and economically disadvantaged population that is culturally and linguistically diverse. * Bilingual in English and any other language preferred. * Must have a car and adequate auto liability insurance and be able to travel and work irregular hours. Additional Eligibility Requirements: * Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment. UMOS isan equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Adult Education Navigator Job Qualifications: * Minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent) supplemented by two years of post-secondary relevant education in human services or related Note: additional years of work experience in a relevant field can be substituted for one year of education. * Minimum two years\' experience in one or a combination of the following: human/social services -related customer service, counseling, workforce development, or in teaching/tutoring. Note: additional years of post-secondary education in a relevant field can be substituted for one year of experience. * Must be familiar with all job center/workforce program functions including eligibility requirements, services and process. * Demonstrated ability and/or knowledge in Individual Counseling Techniques and Case Management Principles. * Effective oral and written communication skills to include problem solving and decision-making skills * Knowledge and understanding of internal and external community resources. * Knowledge of computer programs and strong organizational skills. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=4aaae2e469026568f8a7dd0de116fd6a Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!

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