Career Coach - National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP)

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and perform outreach and recruitment activities to support UMOS National Farmworker Jobs Program grant plan, program goals and objectives.
• Schedule and conduct participant applications/interviews to determine eligibility for National Farmworker Jobs Program.
• Provide emergency assistance to MSFWs statewide; assistance may include food, gas, shelter/lodging, and transportation as deemed an emergency.
• Respond to phone/email/text contacts, schedule appointments, and provide program information to MSFWs.
• Conduct a variety of assessments to identify barriers and needs, advise on available job skills training resources, assist in determining realistic training goals, and create an Employment Development Plan (EDP).
• Conduct job-readiness assessments and/or coordinate/perform workshops.
• Work with schools, employers, and training providers to ensure that participants are making progress and attending activities regularly.
• Document, in a timely manner, all contacts in the UMOS National Farmworker Jobs Program Application (data system) and maintain participant case files.
• Analyze/interpret program-related legislation that impacts policy and/or procedures and recommend program policy and procedural updates/changes.
• Plan, schedule and conduct employer contacts to promote partnership for full employment and employer incentives.
• Assist with developing, maintaining, updating a Community Resource Directory of agencies offering a variety of services to Farmworkers.
• Network with statewide American Job Centers/One-Stops and partners to keep abreast of local job openings and refer adults, youth, veterans, dislocated workers, and explore opportunities for co-enrollment based on funding availability.
• Develop and maintain contact with employers and other employer organizations to create a statewide network that will potentially hire program participants and allow for negotiations of OJT contracts.
• Design contracts for statewide work experience opportunities, if appropriate, and identify needed skills development and training to be provided.
• Initiate job referrals and coordinate to meet employers' needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years of post-secondary education in social science, human services, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in case management (1 year of experience may be substituted with 1 year of education).
• Travel and work irregular/flexible hours, including on call evening hours.
• Able to communicate in both English/Spanish.
• PREFERRED: Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365); Excellent communication (both written and verbal), customer service, and organization skills; Must have a car, valid driver’s license, and adequate auto insurance.