Focus Case Manager

Seeking a candidate to immediately join our Youth Mentorship/Community Connectors Program as a Focus Case Manager, working from the school locations supporting Focus West and Focus East students, teachers, and staff by connecting them to community resources.

Full-time position, 32 hours/week, non-exempt/hourly position, medical/dental/vision insurance eligibility, flexible spending account (FSA) program, paid time off, paid holidays, 403b tax-deferred retirement savings option, primarily in school during school hours Monday through Thursday with some hme visits outside school hours. The position is 52 weeks so staff also work during Focus' academic breaks including winter and summer.

This program is currently funded through 6/30/2027, at which time we will evaluate the continuation of the position based on community needs and funding availability. The continuation of this position to and/or past this date is contingent on funding availability and is subject to change. 

Community support role at Focus West and Focus East locations

Link students, teachers, and staff to community resources (this is not a teaching role, but instead a community support role)

Support new students being enrolled into Focus

Provide extra academic support in the classroom, primarily for the English Language Learners (ELL) population

Support students in meeting attendance requirements (some students are navigating the court system)

Finding resources for students with additional needs (e.g. single parents)

Helping students with community connections, finding employment, college/trade/career exploration

Attend Focus meetings/trainings alongside school teachers and staff

Attend CRIS meetings/trainings for CRIS staff

Degree from a four-year university or 2 years of experience in a directly related profession

At least one year of experience working with refugees/immigrants

Strongly prefer experience supporting high school youth, young adults, and families

Skilled in interpersonal and intercultural communication

Ability to be self-directed with position responsibilities

Resourceful, proactive problem-solving ability

Possess professional abilities in spoken and written English language

Preference for fluency in language/s spoken by the communities we serve, though not required

Strong organizational skills

Experience facilitating partnerships with schools and community social service providers

Experience working with diverse populations

Experience working with limited English-speaking communities and using language interpreters

Proficient skills with Microsoft Excel, Google Apps including Google Drive, e-mail, and internet

Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current automobile insurance with clean driving record and willingness to drive clients

To be eligible to be added to CRIS' agency vehicle insurance and drive agency vehicles, the candidate must have or be willing to obtain an Ohio Drivers License, have at least 2 years of driving experience in the U.S., and a clean driving record assessed through a review of the Motor Vehicle Report

Participate in a required background check

CRIS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principles of equal opportunity employment. Accommodations to enable all individuals to participate in the application process may be provided upon advance request.