Case Manager
Ministry of Social Development
Blenheim, Marlborough, NZ
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
- Delivered exceptional service level by listening to concerns and providing appropriate solutions.
- Assisted clients in obtaining information regarding benefits and compensations.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
- Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs.
- Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.
- Handled administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
- Guided clients in learning to complete job tasks to develop motivation and skills.
- Implemented strategies to foster client's abilities, increasing independence across settings.
- Engaged individuals receiving support through coaching, feedback and skills development exercises.
- Assisted participants in achieving highest level of independent functioning while receiving services.
- Supported participants to assist in achieving vocational and non-vocational goals.
- Worked with individuals to complete application documents for relevant vocations.
- Worked with staff to develop, monitor and resolve skills training or vocational issues.
- Improved clients' understanding of job search and interview techniques to help individuals find employment.
- Conducted interviews and assessments to determine client skills and barriers for employment.
- Placed individuals in jobs based on skills, abilities and interests.
- Developed job leads with local companies and organizations.
- Evaluated, documented and organized referrals for clients.
- Assisted individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests.
- Identified barriers to client employment and helped to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.
- Provided timely interventions by returning phone calls and following up on job leads.