Employment Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Conduct intake, eligibility screening, and continual job readiness assessments with participants

·         Oversee barrier removal before and after job placement, ensuring the participant has the resources and support they need to obtain and retain employment (i.e. housing, clothing, healthcare, childcare, etc.)

·         Provide emotional support and encourage participants to become involved in their own well-being and vested in their own successes

·         Provided the needed case management support and intervention critical to retaining candidates in jobs

·         Conduct outreach to participants through home visits and other re-engagement strategies

·         Develop individualized employment service plans for participants

·         Regularly meet with participants in-person or over phone/video to ensure program participants are continually progressing towards their professional, personal, and academic goals

·         Provide individualized support to clients during their job search efforts, higher education applications, personal and career assessments, and exam preparation

·         Maintain detailed case notes, update attendance logs, submit weekly reports, and other administrative tasks on a timely basis

·         Refer clients to vocational trainings, technical skills classes, and other certification programs

·         Meet weekly, quarterly, and annual enrollment and job placement numbers

·         Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for career development, and motivated clients to find full-time employment

Desired Qualifications

·         Minimum of 4-year degree, relevant experience and/or advanced studies in social services a plus

·         One to three (1-3) years of experience working with clients/participants in a workforce development, social services, or community-based context

·         Experience developing individualized service and/or employment plans for participants preferred

·         Experience and/or passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness

·         Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed, and/or Two-Generational methods a definite plus

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

·         Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and/or SharePoint preferred

·         Understanding of workforce development, employment services, and adult education a definite plus

·         Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills