Employment Program Coordinator

Description

The Employment Program Coordinator at Center for Family Life will support a program aimed at connecting individuals with meaningful employment opportunities and providing ongoing support to ensure job retention and economic sustainability. They will assist enrolled participants with job search, skills development, and career advancement, working closely with the program director and other program staff, and coordinating with employers and job seekers to facilitate successful job placements.
Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Support the Program Director in the hiring process and supervision of program staff and volunteers. Ensure effective team coordination for effective program delivery. Track program activities and measure outcomes. 
• Work closely with job developers to build and maintain relationships with employers Identifying job opportunities that align with program participants' experiences and skills 
• Work with other staff, partners, and stakeholders to ensure integrated, efficient service delivery for program participants. 
• Track program outcomes, collect relevant data, and prepare reports on program performance.
• Facilitate group and one-on-one sessions on job readiness, resume development, interview techniques, and career planning. 
• Conduct outreach initiatives to promote program services and recruit participants. 
• Raise awareness within the community about employment and training resources and opportunities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Education, Business, Psychology, or a related field. 
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience including in workforce development, recruitment, or program supervision 
• Proven ability to work with diverse populations, including immigrants, English language learners, and low-income individuals. 
• Experience working in a goal-oriented environment with demonstrated success in meeting targets. 
• Strong facilitation skills with experience delivering group and individual training. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to lead meetings, trainings, and group sessions effectively. 
• Bilingual skills in Spanish, French, and/or French Creole required

 RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS 

• Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisors 
• Effectively communicate with children, teenagers, parents, and outside agency staff 
• Forge a mutually respectful partnership with the people served and their families 
• Maintain contact as needed with participant’s families, school personnel, and external community groups to co-exist in the same space 
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural and identity differences among staff and clients within our organization 
• Possess a strong belief in everyone’s ability to grow and change 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Actively engage and interact with teens, parents, coworkers, and outside agency staff 
• Fast-paced, high-energy environment 
• Work primarily in an office setting 
• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer 

Benefits  

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life, disability, and 403B retirement plan. Up to four weeks of paid vacation. Weekly individual supervision and ongoing professional development. 

This is a full-time, permanent position at 35 hours per week.

Salary Range: $50,000 – $55,000