OUTREACH COORDINATOR

The Senior Worker Advocacy Program Outreach Specialist establishes partnerships with employers in Fayette and Greene Counties and provides them with consultative services aimed at attracting, retaining, and motivating Senior workers.  This role also connects with workers in the 55 demographic to assist with job opportunities.  Additionally, this role promotes community training partnerships to enhance the skills of working Seniors.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assists companies in developing strategies and programs to attract and retain workers in the 55 demographic and conducts a needs assessment
• Works with employers to identify and communicate job opportunities 
• Identifies local training resources to assist companies in meeting training needs for their senior workforce
• Assists Seniors with creating job search strategies and expanding skills in resume writing, networking, online job searches, and interviewing skills
• Works with Senior workers to identify and address their potential barriers to employment
• Assists Senior job seekers in obtaining training and experience needed to pursue their employment goals
• Monitors clients throughout the job search process and documents activities, progress, and service needs to facilitate program reporting
• Supports employers and workers throughout the orientation and assimilation processes to ensure successful employment
• Completes all necessary program reporting requirements and maintains client files in accordance with grant requirements
• Assists employers and workers throughout the ADA accommodation process where necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, or related field (or equivalent combination of experience and training)
• Consulting or outreach experience in a non-profit setting preferred.
• Experience delivering services to Seniors is preferred

Additional Experience:

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with businesses and clients.
• Ability to effectively respond to routine inquiries verbally or in writing
• Ability to plan and organize daily work
• Ability to communicate ideas and proposals verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing

Computer Skills

• Intermediate MS Office skills including Word and Excel
• Experience using customer relationship management systems to track client/business contacts and interactions

Additional Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Must have reliable transportation to facilitate employer visits, recruitment, and local travel.

Ability to successfully pass Federal and State criminal background check and State of Pennsylvania Child Abuse background check