Disability Employment Services Case Manager

• Maintain an active caseload of Disability Services cases and Cash Assistance cases as assigned, providing comprehensive case management services.
• Conduct orientation sessions for the Disability Employment Services program, explaining eligibility criteria and services to potential participants with disabilities.
• Collect all required DES documentation and determine eligibility for each potential participant according to federal and state regulations.
• Develop Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE) jointly with each participant, ensuring plans reflect informed choices about vocational and rehabilitation services.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations for DES participants to determine eligibility and appropriate services as outlined in the IPE.
• Coordinate delivery of program services with Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and other social services agencies to maximize service availability.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and guidance in job search strategies, life management skills, and problem-solving support to prevent job loss.
• Document all participant interactions, progress, and outcomes in appropriate databases including case notes, expenditure records, monthly status changes, and IPE services summaries.
• Conduct home and worksite visits to assess participant progress and provide support in their natural environments.
• Participate in Integrated Case Management meetings to coordinate services with internal and external agencies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge base on community resources to assist participants in achieving vocational goals.
• Exercise initiative in identifying community and individual needs for services, assisting in research and development of culturally appropriate resources.
• Assist with management of CIRI region village caseloads as needed to ensure service coverage.
• Maintain strict confidentiality according to regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform all related duties as needed and assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact effectively with participants with disabilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations and make sound judgments under pressure.
• Knowledge of area Labor Market trends and current vocational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques and strength-based approaches.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, health, educational, training, and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the social, economic, and cultural strengths and issues of the service population.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining team collaboration.
• Willingness to work with participants in various settings including home, community, and office environments.
• Familiarity with the Vocational Rehabilitation process and numerical status system for monitoring client progress.

• Continued employment is contingent upon completion of satisfactory state and federal fingerprint criminal background check.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, or related field. Relevant work experience may substitute for education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (2) years of experience in Vocational Rehabilitation or closely related field.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations governing vocational rehabilitation required under AAC 54.600-630, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• Valid Alaska driver's license and insurable under CITC's automotive insurance, which requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age and have had a driver's license for at least three years.
• SOAR certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months from date of hire.

• Master's degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience in social services or non-profit settings.
• TANF, GA, or State/Federal grant experience.
• Experience working with Alaska Native and American Indian populations with working knowledge of their values and belief systems.
• Ability to provide culturally competent services.

• May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and consistently working on a computer with repetitive motion.
• The need to occasionally move around the office to access filing cabinets, storage cabinets, and office equipment may be necessary.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner.

Cook Inlet Tribal Council