Employment Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Employment Coordinator shall provide direct integrated employment program services to clients, assessment, and on-going case management.  They shall be responsible for employment orientation of participants; labor market information; work readiness; job development; complete and or negotiate agreements and/or contracts to provide effective training opportunities such as subsidized employment or work education experience; development of individual service plans, providing reports for evidence based practices; facilitate employment workshops for clients; monitoring contracts, and providing program oversight to ensure successful program operations. Coordinate and collaborate with SSTTP team, project managers, partners, and training team to assess employment needs for participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assists with employment, vocational training, career development, youth leadership activities and vocational opportunities for all TANF participants.

2. Monitors Computer Lab; Facilitates Employment Orientations; Resume Preparation; Resource Networking and Job Search.

3. Facilitates Workplace Readiness Workshops for participants.

4. Tracks program targets and milestones to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

5. Provides data and progress reports to TANF department managers.

6. Ensures that qualitative and quantitative data is collected for continuous training improvement and for state and federal reporting.

7. Utilizes data to inform
training decisions and recommendations.

8. Ensures that class participants complete
pre/post training assessments and evaluations in order to collect data for progress reports.

9. Evaluates all training sessions and provides follow-up support to training attendees as needed.

10. Provides employment and vocational training information, via e-mail, telephone calls, site visits, and conferences.

11. In conjunction with the Education Coordinator and other TANF department managers, plans and coordinates annual state conferences including, but not limited to developing and revising training materials, planning logistics and conference activities/trainings, and coordinating trainers and presenters.

12. Verifies and approves service hours of SSTTP participants serving in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Yolo County sites.

13. Ensures that the program operates within the contracted budget amount.

14. May be required to adjust schedule to support TANF events.

15. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business or a Human Services related field is required.

2. Two (2) years of relevant experience in managing projects.

3. One year of supervision experience is desired.

4. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

5. Solid research skills and instructional savvy to create and present clear and effective instructional content.

6. Must have excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

7. Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint.

8. Event coordination experience desired.

9. Must be able to travel between sites and to offsite events as needed, including some overnight travel.

10. Must pass a criminal background check from the Department of Justice.

11. Knowledge of state and federal Tribal TANF policies and procedures and regulations.

12. Knowledge of California employer systems, including but not limited to, Social Security/Disability, Employment Development Department, Sacramento Employment and Training Agency, California State and County Jobs.

13. Must possess the ability to work with individuals and a team with diverse economic, social, educational and cultural backgrounds.

14. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.

15. Must have valid, unrestricted California Driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance, and qualify for the Tribe’s vehicle insurance.

NATIVE PREFERENCE

Preference in hiring is given to either the most qualified applicant or a Native American candidate who meets the minimum qualifications. When two (2) or more Native American candidates have comparable qualifications, the following order of preference shall apply: (1) Members of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (2) Spouses or domestic partners (certified through Tribal Court) of members of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (3) Parents of children of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (4) All other documented Native Americans; (5) All other applicants in accordance with Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473. Applicants claiming Native preference must submit verification of Indian eligibility.

Salary : $25 - $30