Job Title: Educational Case Manager
PVN ID: LA-1910-003325
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: LAGUARDIA C. C.

Job Description

General Description

LaGuardia Community College (AGCC) is seeking an educational case manager for the Cyber Bridge Training Program which is part of the Cyber NYC Cyber Boot Camp Initiative, a collaborative endeavor between New York City Economic Development Corporation and academic and training partners to prepare individuals, especially those from underserved communities, for local jobs in cybersecurity.

NYCEDC’s Cyber NYC initiative is a $100 million suite of public-private investments to establish New York City as a global leader in cybersecurity and catalyze jobs. The initiative will strategically grow NYC’s cybersecurity diverse talent pipeline and workforce, help companies thrive, and build networks and community spaces.

The Educational Case Manager assists trainees to successfully complete training and transition to employment and provides liaison to social services.

Other Duties

Other Duties Include, but are not limited to: 

Case Management

  • Advising and motivating students in developing and persisting in their educational and career pathways, both through in-class workshops and one-on-one follow-up sessions
  • Identify students with academic, attendance, behavioral, and/or personal issues affecting performance
  • Provide crisis intervention, support and referrals to social services for students with obstacles to their success in the program
  • Act as an advocate for students referred for social services, which may include scheduling appointments, troubleshooting problems, and following up regarding outcomes with various agencies
  • Serve as a liaison between the student and Full stack Academy and the student and external agencies

Career Coaching

  • Designing and leading workshops on such topics as goal setting, resume development and interviewing skills, managing test anxiety and stress, navigating systems, and self-care.
  • Conduct teamwork exercises and activities to improve group cohesion 

Program Management

  • Lead in the screening of applicants recruited for the program
  • Coordinate with the training partner job developers and LAGCC Experiential Coordinator in formulating plans regarding students’ job search preparation 

Reporting

  • Track student completion, attendance, and performance in training program
  • Complete all funder required paperwork and reporting
  • Work collaboratively to ensure milestones are met
  • Collect and manage student data

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required in Social Work or Psychology, Master’s Degree preferred
  • Three (3) years of experience in social work, and/or counseling
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to initiate, plan, organize, prioritize, and implement multiple projects and assignments
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Must be proficient in a number of software programs including the Microsoft Office suite
  • Familiarity with NYC Social Services a plus
  • Flexible schedule and some evening hours required

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Career and Professional Programs
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$65,000.00
Closing Date
Feb 28, 2020 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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