Job Details
Job Location
Jobs Plus - Bronx, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
Day
Description
Title
Employment Coordinator, Jobs Plus
Salary
$60,000
FLSA-Classification
Non-Exempt
Reports to
Assistant Director
Location
201 St. Anns Ave, Bronx, NY
Program
Jobs Plus
Date
March 14, 2022
Summary
East Side House (ESH), founded in 1891, is a 501(c) (3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. East Side House has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement. Our youth education and technology programs teach skills to allow students and clients to become more self-sufficient and independent. As a community resource, the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve.
Jobs-Plus is a proven, place-based employment program designed to increase the earnings and employment of working-age residents in designated public housing developments or a cluster of developments. Jobs-Plus - Mill Brook Houses, is operated by East Side House Settlement and is based in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx. It offers workforce development, financial empowerment services, and community building programming to over 3000 residents. With a recent 3-year contract renewal, Jobs-Plus is looking to expand on the services provided to residents since 2013. This expansion will include a heightened focus on training and education as well as career advancement services.
The Employment Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Assistant Director. The Employment Coordinator will develop, oversee and manage the Employment Services unit at Jobs-Plus. These services will complement Education Services that are provided onsite. In addition to leading a team of two Career Development Specialists, this role involves working closely with job seekers and the business community.
A successful candidate will display the following characteristics:

• Commitment to mission and goals of East Side House Settlement and Jobs-Plus.
• Understanding of local industries and employment opportunities, ability to interpret and analyze LMI.
• Strong management skills, ability to supervise a unit of 2 staff.
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers, and lead colleagues when required.
• Excellent organization skills, including attention to detail and follow-through.
• Innovative and engaging ideas for business development and workforce services in a community setting that includes virtual and in-person services.
• Maintain relationships with all stakeholders, including organization leadership, funders, community leaders, etc.

Primary Functions
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise and coordinate placement efforts of 2 Career Development Specialists towards the three-year contract goal of 534 job placements
• Develop a strategy for engaging employers to fill open job vacancies, increase employer partnerships, and retaining existing partnerships (e.g., Workforce1 Career centers)
• Offer both immediate and longer-term employment opportunities to members and develop a comprehensive and robust employer engagement strategy to establish, maintain, and deepen employer relationships over time, ensure program services meet employer needs, and prepare clients for high-wage jobs.
• Ensure employer engagement strategies would be demand-driven, based upon a working knowledge of labor market trends in New York City that are relevant to Jobs-Plus members, using quarterly prospecting plans, which indicate contractors target industries and employers for placing members during the upcoming quarter and the placement volume expected by the contractor.
• Oversee department staff in the areas of coaching members on a variety of work-related topics such as: adjusting to working expectations, making demands from a supervisor, identifying travel alternatives, securing backup childcare in the event of a provider emergency, and asking for a raise.
• Measure training effects on job placement/advancement and use tracking tools to accurately report on outcomes.
• Represent program at networking events and functions.
• Evaluate and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of employer partnerships.
• Be willing to become licensed in the area of certification as required by the program and lead training to certify participants.
• Assist with facilitating inter-agency and inter-program communication, collaborate with other ESH programs.
• Use diversified marketing strategies to reach a wide range of residents within each development, taking into consideration the varying demographics, needs, work experience, skills, education levels, and career interests of residents. Strategies may include but are not limited to: Posting flyers within and around the development, Advertising upcoming events and programs offerings on social media, Engaging residents door-to-door, within and around the development/s, Attending community events such as Tenants Association meetings, family days, and recreational events, Encouraging residents to refer a friend to the program, Using traditional and automated services to contact residents via text, calls, and emails, Tabling in front of Jobs-Plus office, outside, or inside of the development
• Use software such as Salesforce to case notes and regularly track members progress.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Expected Work Schedule
This role is a full-time position (70 hours) expected to generally work Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and rotation of first Saturday of every month (10 AM 3 PM). Workdays/hours are subject to change based on ESH's needs.
Remote Work
ESH has determined that up to zero (0%) of this position can be remote due to COVID-19. Subject to change as public health conditions evolve.
Qualifications
Required Clearances
COVID Vaccine As a recipient of Federal, State, and local funds, all staff are expected to be fully vaccinated or able to obtain vaccination before their start date
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervise unit of 2 staff.
Work Environment
Business casual. This job operates in a school office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Travel
Some local travel and field work expected for this position.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform this job's essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role is generally a sedentary role; however, some sorting/filing is required. Requirements include the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations that allow a candidate to meet the requirements of the position will be considered.
To Apply
To be considered for a position with East Side House, visit our website: https://www.eastsidehouse.org/careers/
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
AAP/EEO Statement
ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.