Case Manager; Part-Time

Overview

Do you have a strong knowledge of community resources? Are you a problem-solver? Do you have a sincere desire to help youth? The City of La Habra is recruiting to fill the position of part-time Case Manager in the Employment and Training Division of the Community Services Department. This is a part-time position working approximately 28 hours per week. This position is grant-funded under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program and its duration is subject to continuation of grant funds.

The Employment & Training Division’s program hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with staff available to provide services for all hours of operation. Some weekend and after hours work may be required. The first review of applications will take place by February 16, 2026.

ABOUT THE CITY

City of La Habra is located at Orange County s northernmost corner, La Habra today is 7.3 square miles, with a population of nearly 62,000. A quiet bedroom community, it is conveniently located within an hour s drive of many beaches, mountain, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for the Tamale Festival, Corn Festival, Citrus Fair, the Children’s Museum, and Depot Theatre.

For more information visit the City of La Habra website abraca.gov.

ABOUT THE DIVISION

The Employment and Training division, operating under the umbrella of the Orange County Youth Center, serves to train and prepare disconnected youth, ages 14-24, throughout the County of Orange, for entering the workforce by coordinating academic and occupational learning opportunities. Program participants are linked with businesses, post-secondary education, and community based organizations who, alongside program staff, provide them with training and guidance toward developing their career pathway and achieving self-sufficiency.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under administrative direction, this position is responsible for recruitment, program-eligibility determination, career counseling, job development, placement, local business coordination, and other duties associated with the administration of employment and training programs. The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.

• Responsible for the outreach and recruitment of Orange County youth for enrollment into the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Employment Program.
• Provide support to each youth in social, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Perform program orientation for local youth, community and faith based organizations, schools, parents, businesses, as well as attend community outreach events.
• Establish strong professional relationships with employers, clients, and culturally diverse adult and youth populations.
• Determine eligibility of customers according to Federal, State, and local WIOA policies and procedures.
• Schedule and conduct workshops including Work Readiness and various re-employment services workshops (e.g. resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, coping with job loss/crisis management, job search techniques, keeping your job, etc.).
• Administer assessments to assist in creating an objective assessments and an Individual Service Plan for each participant.
• Provide intensive file and case management assisting participants in overcoming barriers that inhibit success in education, employment or training.
• Collect and enter data into the statewide CalJOBS system.
• Develop jobs in private and public sector to create employment opportunities for youth.
• Develop an understanding of program performance goals and apply the knowledge to achieve positive outcomes.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings, training sessions, and conferences.
• Travel as required to training sites and outstations for coordination of program activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Issues facing disconnected youth.
• Trauma informed care practices.
• Career counseling strategies.
• Community resources available for youth.
• Pre-employment work maturity skills.
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