What are the responsibilities and job description for the Placement Coordinator, KnoxWorx position at Knoxville Leadership Foundation?
Description
Our Mission: Knoxville Leadership Foundation (KLF) serves the Knoxville area by connecting communities of resource with communities of need, while reconciling people to Jesus Christ and to each other.
Purpose of Position: The KnoxWorx Placement Career Coordinator is a full-time position dedicated to empowering program participants by guiding them toward meaningful career pathways and employment opportunities. KnoxWorx focuses on serving individuals who have dropped out of high school and/or are justice-involved. This position is primarily focused on providing career counseling, developing job readiness skills, connecting participants with employers, and supporting them in securing and retaining employment.
Skills
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; experience with disadvantaged individuals and communities a plus
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
Our Mission: Knoxville Leadership Foundation (KLF) serves the Knoxville area by connecting communities of resource with communities of need, while reconciling people to Jesus Christ and to each other.
Purpose of Position: The KnoxWorx Placement Career Coordinator is a full-time position dedicated to empowering program participants by guiding them toward meaningful career pathways and employment opportunities. KnoxWorx focuses on serving individuals who have dropped out of high school and/or are justice-involved. This position is primarily focused on providing career counseling, developing job readiness skills, connecting participants with employers, and supporting them in securing and retaining employment.
Skills
- Ability to network to create and maintain strong partnerships between organizations.
- Ability to connect with the target population (young adults and adults who either dropped out of high school and/or are justice-involved) and high motivation and commitment to help participants succeed.
- Job development and placement experience. Understanding of the workforce and educational/training system.
- Excellent communication, teaching, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Team Player
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, database management, etc.)
- Develop and maintain partnerships with employers and training providers (Educational Institutions, On-the-Job Training Providers, Apprenticeships etc.) that will provide career opportunities aligned with the interests, goals and benefit of KnoxWorx participants. This will include networking and making presentations about KnoxWorx.
- Outline and oversee a clear plan for placement (employment or further training) with each KnoxWorx participant.
- Meet with participants at regular intervals to identify placement goals, then evaluate placement plan and make modifications, as needed, with a commitment to their progress and success.
- Interview participants relative to placements being sought and make connections with placement opportunities.
- Ensure participants are prepared before going to job interviews, and conduct follow-up assessments.
- Work closely with employers and training providers to maximize participant employment retention and success.
- Provide evaluation, conciliation, and mediation between employer and employee post job placement.
- Contribute to KnoxWorx program refinements in ways that meet the needs and expectation of employers and training providers.
- Develops strategies, working alongside case managers, to engage and support participants post-program with job development, training, and educational opportunities. Assist with re-placement when initial placement is not successful.
- Identify and schedule career-related guest speakers, site visits, job shadow experiences, and informational interviews.
- Ongoing development and facilitation of job readiness opportunities and classes. Serves as a consistent trainer.
- Completes necessary data entry and documentation.
- Participation in all appropriate staff meetings, retreats, etc. as assigned by your supervisor
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; experience with disadvantaged individuals and communities a plus
- This position transports program participants. A driving record will be reviewed by our insurance company. Any violations need to be discussed during the interview process
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Adaptability: adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with foundation growth, frequent change, delays, and unexpected events
- Analytical/Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, resolving problems in a timely manner
- Communication: maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things. Strong written and oral skills
- Planning/Organizing: prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
- Quality control: demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods standing outside on active worksites
- Bending and twisting.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.