Description

Revolution Workshop is a social enterprise that provides carpentry and woodworking
workforce development for unemployed or underemployed people in partnership with area businesses.
We deliver financial independence and careers through skills, hope, and resilience.

Position Description: This Case Manager oversees the progression of individual trainees through their
enrollment, participation, and completion of RW’s Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program. This role will be
the main point of contact for trainees in the program and support the attainment of trainee goals. The
day to day work includes teaching soft skills classes, coaching, accountability, goal planning, and barrier
removal. This role must have knowledge of the social services available in Chicago and have a strong base
of strengths-based coaching. All RW staff are expected to uphold the values of the organization in the
work they do.

Reporting Structure
This position reports directly to the Program Manager
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Occasional evening and/or weekend events
required and will flex hours accordingly.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead in the support services both internal and external for each trainee based on individual need
which include but not limited to; transportation assistance, expungement, child care, financial
issues, housing, facilitated trips to Department of Motor Vehicles
Work with trainees to develop plans to overcome barriers to employment through one-on-one
sessions.
Conduct one on one assessments and goal check-in sessions to assist each trainee in their
financial goals while enrolled in training
Teach weekly executive functioning classes, including but not limited to: goal setting, conflict
resolution, time management, etc
Teach weekly financial capabilities classes including but not limited to: income and expenses,
budgeting 101, banking, assets and liabilities, debt, etc.
Support with the promotion of Revolution Workshop program to community-based organizations
by email, telephone, informationals and personal visits
Assist in the screening and selecting of all participants for Revolution Workshop programs
through in-person interviews
Responsible for collecting all grant eligibility documentation and working with staff to input all
data into various databases based on funding and program needs
Maintain Revolution Workshop’s internal trainee database (Salesforce), including but not limited
to updates case notes on each individual
Assist with the planning, development of Revolution Workshop programs and events
Assist trainees in creating a budget while in training

Attend occasional meetings and events such as fundraisers and staff meetings that may occur
Work with the trainee to navigate financial assistance needed
Other tasks assigned by supervisor

RW’s Core Values
Accountability: We believe actions matter. We hold our trainees, graduates, employer partners,
and each other to the highest standards of excellence.
Compassion: We value lived experiences. We give each person we work with the individual
support they need to succeed — whether that’s equipping them for their journey or simply
offering an opportunity.
Social Justice: We amplify the voices of those we serve to dismantle the systems that
economically oppress black, brown, and underserved communities
Integrity: We strive to do right by those we serve with an eye towards honesty, inclusion, and
equity.
Community: We value everyone who walks through our door. We’re a life-long safety net, cheer
squad, and career network.

Work Environment:

 This position is performed in a mixed shop and office environment. While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is exposed to moving tooling and the shop. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.

Salary: $50,000-$53,500

Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development opportunities
ICHRA medical reimbursement
Short term and long term disability
403b 3% match

Nondiscrimination:
It is the continuing policy of Revolution Workshop to take affirmative action to assure equal
opportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national
origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal
appearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other
pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status,
religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, or
any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Revolution Workshop is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.

Disability Specifications:
ADA: Revolution Workshop will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or a related field preferred
At least three years’ experience working with diverse groups
Nonprofit experience preferred
Knowledge and experience working with underserved individuals through approaches that
emphasize resiliency, strength based coaching, and trauma informed care.
Have an understanding of the social service resources available to underserved individuals
throughout Chicago and the surrounding area.
Excellent computer skills – Google G Suite (google docs, sheets, forms, gmail etc.), Microsoft
Office, Excel, ability to learn new systems and databases
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Detail-oriented
Takes initiative, able to anticipate program needs
Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills
Recognize and respond to emerging priorities, allow for flexibility in your schedule