State of Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive ServicesCase Manager / Employment & Training Specialist -AAIV
Nov. 2013 - Dec. 2016Las Vegas, NV• Built strong community partnerships with businesses, non-profits, and government entities to provide opportunities for our clients to volunteer or gain meaningful employment. • Networked with potential employers, internship sites and non-profit programs to increase the opportunities for our clients to explore various fields and employment opportunities. • Educated potential employers, internship sites and non-profit organizations on their corporate social responsibility for educating our community, benefits on increasing their diversity and inclusion. • Praised by management for having the highest rate of employment for clients and running a thriving program for the division.
• Case Manager for the TANF program. Managed client cases with the goal of assisting clients to over come barriers and led to self-sufficiency.
• Facilitated and conducted a two-week intensive job readiness and life skills program. Teaching clients valuable tools to be successful in job searching and move towards employment. • Coached and trained clients in a variety of topics including: self-discovery, goal setting, interpersonal skills, effective communication, removing barriers to employment, building a resume, interview guidelines, time and money management, dressing for success and nutrition education. • Built and strengthened partnerships with top employers and community allies in the Las Vegas valley by hosting a monthly career fairs. • Designed and implemented worksheets, and surveys to gather feedback on each training session and made content edits as needed. • Proven ability to establish rapport and credibility with large and small audiences, in formal and informal settings, and with community professionals and clients. • Mentored and coached clients, who graduated the program and are entering the workforce by providing job leads, boost self-confidence and assessed job interview performance.