Tanf Employment Specialist Jobs

Families Forward, a Fedcap program, in Sanford, ME is looking to hire a full-time TANF Employment Specialist to provide employment-focused case management services to our clients. Do you enjoy helping others? Are you looking to build a successful case management career? Would you like to join a respected human services nonprofit that's passionate about serving its community? If so, please read on!
This vocational rehabilitation position in human services earns a competitive wage. We provide excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, a future mom's program, and life insurance. If this sounds like the right community case management opportunity to use your vocational rehabilitation expertise, apply today to join our nonprofit!
About Families Forward
Founded in 1935, the Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States and the United Kingdom. Families Forward was created to meet the needs of the people in Maine. We're a human services organization committed to helping individuals obtain long-term economic well-being. We work hard to provide access to employment, training, education, and community resources.
Nearly 60% of our staff have lived in Maine for over 20 years. "Mainers" to the core, our team models the strong work ethic and integrity our state is known for. We value each and every employee! This is why we provide competitive compensation, robust benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TANF EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
As a TANF Employment Specialist with our nonprofit, you're responsible for providing case management services to those receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. After establishing trust and rapport with participants, you conduct comprehensive intakes to help them understand and explore their needs, strengths, interests, aptitudes, experiences, and capabilities. You work with participants to develop a service plan outlining their short- and long-term employment goals as well as other goals consistent with their skills, interests, and preferences.
In addition, you meet with participants at least once a month to discuss their progress and provide ongoing orientation to ensure they understand their benefits and program requirements. You build effective partnerships with external providers to ensure participants have the necessary resources to succeed and make requests for additional support services as applicable. When participants miss an appointment, you reach out and help them reschedule. You also run reports in our FedcapCARES system and use that data to plan daily and weekly tasks. Having a job that uses your vocational rehabilitation skills to help others brings you great satisfaction, which is why you thrive in this position!
Qualifications For a Tanf Employment Specialist

• Covid-19 vaccination
• Valid driver's license
• Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience
• Demonstrated track record for providing exceptional customer service

Fluency in Arabic, Portuguese, Somali, French, or Lingala would be a plus, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Can you handle confidential information with discretion? Are you highly organized and attentive to detail? Do you work well in a collaborative environment? Can you maintain a positive and professional attitude? If yes, you might just be perfect for this vocational rehabilitation position with our human services nonprofit!
WORK SCHEDULE FOR A TANF EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
This full-time community case management position in human services works during the day.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HUMAN SERVICES TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this community vocational rehabilitation job with our nonprofit, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 04073
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