Youthbuild Bridge Case Manager--Lcsw

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4810382 Youthbuild Bridge Case Manager--Lcsw Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via http://myapps.microsoft.com/, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for Students". All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date: 10/31/2026 Type of Position: Staff (Non-Classified) Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations. UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (501) 812-2839. Department: Chancellor Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The YouthBuild BRIDGE Case Manager--LCSW will provide specialized services to participants in the YouthBuild BRIDGE program. This is a three year grant with potential for renewal. The LCSW services will include facilitating educational opportunities and addressing participants' emotional, financial, and community needs, while modeling best practices in psychosocial care for participants' future endeavors in academia or the skilled workforce. Participants are placed in a cohort model with four cohorts and approximately 17 participants in each cohort. WORK LOCATION(S): University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is a public technical college in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It is part of the University of Arkansas System and mainly serves the Central Arkansas region, along with Little Rock to the south. This position will primarily work from the I30 South Campus and Providence Park at 6900 Green Road, Mabelvale, Arkansas. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Be responsible for providing a full range of social work services including psychosocial assessment, treatment referral and resource referral(s) Collaboration: Works collaboratively with participants, interdisciplinary team members, community resources and agencies. Communication: Communicates timely, relevant and accurate information to all parties involved with participants' matriculation through the program. Coordination: Integrates the work of all parties, resources, and services necessary to accomplish agreed-upon goals. Advocacy: Advocates on behalf of the participants and identifies needed services and resources. Resource Management: Assures appropriate utilization of all resources to achieve optimal outcomes. Acc untability: Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice. Professionalism: Acquires and maintains knowledge and competence related to the expectations of their position and practices within their scope. GRANT GOALS (some may be repetitive) --Conduct eligibility verification and develop Individual Service Strategies --Coordinate supportive services --Track measurable skill gains and credential attainment --Maintain follow-up contact and retention documentation --Facilitate referral to Adult Education and Career Pathways services PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provide psychosocial support to participants. Complete clinical assessments as per program standards. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, develop and implement participant handbook; select candidates; and connect participants to services available at UA-PTC or community Psychoeducation on burnout Help participants navigate their own unique pressures Provide group therapy- clinical and psycho-educational Conduct research and assessment of program and participant successes Work with performance and test anxiety Provide referrals for learning disability testing Substance use therapy and education Address food, housing, and transportation insecurities Assist with job or registered apprenticeshi