Employment Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Employment Coordinator plays a key role in supporting young adults (ages 16-26) as they prepare for, secure, and maintain employment. Through a trauma informed approach, this position blends group facilitation, one-one-one coaching, employer engagement, and case management within a supportive, team-based Resource Center environment. You will build relationships, teach workforce readiness skills, and connect young people to real-world opportunities that align with their goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Workforce Readiness & Coaching

· Recruit young adults to participate in the Work Readiness Programs.

· Facilitate ongoing curricula and in person group classes and learning cohorts (including flexible scheduling to meet participant needs).

· Provide individualized coaching following the classroom experience by meeting with clients each week.

· Help participants build a professional career portfolio and set realistic employment goals.

Employment & Employer Engagement

· Arrange informational interviews, job shadowing, internships, and employment opportunities.

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners and employers.

· Support young adults in securing and maintaining employment aligned with their aspirations.

Case Management & Support

· Provide referrals to community resources addressing barriers such as housing, transportation, food, and childcare.

· Encourage and assist clients with SNAP Employment & Training enrollment and participation.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date case documentation and enter timely case notes.

· Collaborate with partners to monitor progress and celebrate successes.

Resource Center Collaboration

· Partner with colleagues to plan and implement special programming including job fairs, resource fairs, enrichment activities, and seasonal events.

· Contribute to a welcoming, supportive environment for all youth who enter the Resource Center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in social services, education, employment services, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

· Valid Tennessee driver’s license

Skills

· Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

· Creative problem solving

· Client-centered mindset

· Patient yet persistent approach

· Strong time management and organizational skills

· Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries

· Confidence facilitating small groups

· Ability to recruit and develop employer partnerships

Experience

· Minimum of 2 years facilitating group training or workforce programs

· Proven experience working with youth and young adults ages 16-26

· Established knowledge of employment and training programs to include interviewing techniques, vocational and employment related assessments, and use of labor market information to connect participants to jobs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This role includes a mix of office-based work and community engagement. The position requires regular standing, sitting, walking, and communicating with participants and partners. Reasonable accommodations are available to support qualified individuals.

Applicants must pass thorough background check and drug screen. Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license.

Additionally, The Diana Screen® is administered to all potential applicants to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At Monroe Harding, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available (90-100% coverage paid by Monroe Harding for the employee)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Generous paid time off package
• 401k (Monroe Harding will match up to 4%)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and training

How to Apply:

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About Monroe Harding: Since 1893, Monroe Harding has continually adapted to meet the needs of children who are in, or transitioning out of state custody, caring for more than 16,000 children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. Today, we are a healing community for youth and families as they move beyond trauma to experience hope. We are meeting this mission through four key programs serving young people who are currently in or are transitioning from the foster care system: Foster Care, Supportive Housing, Education & Career Readiness, and Therapy & Healing.

Our Values: 

• Optimism: We celebrate and encourage the good in each other. We create an environment in which people can have fun, express gratitude, feel uplifted, explore their passions, and increase their resiliency. 
• Inclusion: Through a lens of respect, we advocate for our families, our youth, and each other by creating a sense of belonging, understanding, and value for the uniqueness of each individual. 
• Curiosity: We are committed to creating a learning environment that seeks knowledge, looks to the future, and goes beyond the status quo. 
• Personal Accountability: We empower one another to be our best selves. By showing up, listening, and providing thoughtful feedback, we create a culture that allows for self-care. 
• Collaboration: We believe that people who are committed to open communication, a willingness to help, and working together as a team, create a safe environment and a culture of excellence. 

Monroe Harding is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected status. 

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and interview procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] or call 615-298-5573.