Career Coach - National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) - Champaign, IL

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 in alignment with local labor market information and employment trends, and create an Employment Development Plan (EDP).
• Document, in a timely manner, all contacts in the UMOS National Farmworker Jobs Program Application (data system) and maintain participant case files.
• Work with program staff and supervisor in analyzing/interpreting 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 and coordinate with these agencies available to participants.
• 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 and implement statewide work experience opportunities, if appropriate, and design contracts for such activities with the participant and the employer.
• 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).
• 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.