Position Description:

The Employment Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to identify employment opportunities and conduct job readiness skills training for all men enrolled in the program.

Reporting Structure:

Reports To: Director of Employment Services

Supervises: Employment Case Managers, Account Managers

Job Status:

Non exempt

Fulltime

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Provides leadership and coaching to Employment Case Managers and Account Managers.
• Develops and maintains relationships with area employers seeking a commitment to hire FFSC clients.
• Completes detailed needs assessment, determines eligibility, identifies barriers to employment and trains in employment related areas.
• Assists clients in job search and placement opportunities through the job placement program and provides training in job search and interview techniques to clients of FFSC.
• Ensures that graduates and employers have completed all necessary paperwork and is distributed appropriately, i.e. employment verification form.
• Meets regularly with the case management team to review employment and educational/vocational status of all participants, current and past.
• Reviews and submits regular reports to the Director of Employment Services detailing the employment/educational status of all graduates and all other activities including employer contracts and client job performance evaluations.
• Organizes FFSC job fair(s).
• Organizes practicum program.
• Provides post-employment and job retention support.
• Provides job referrals.
• Serves as back-up for the Director of Employment Services as needed.
• Attends staff meetings as required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must be able to empathize with the clients that FSC serves and have a desire to work to meet FSC’s goals and mission
• Must understand current employment and industry trends
• Must have knowledge of state and federal employment laws
• Must understand and practice the NASW code of ethics
• Must be able to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals
• Must be team oriented and able to work independently
• Must be familiar with tool box software
• Must be familiar with MS Office suite

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Must have Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Must have competence in working with men who need direction as it relates to responsible fatherhood issues.
• Must have previous experience in career services or job placement.
• Other:
• Must possess a valid Missouri drivers license and have a reliable, insured vehicle

NO CALLS PLEASE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person