EMPLOYMENT and EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR

Responsibilities

Counsels and oversees Re-Entry Center employment training and job development programs as well as General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preparation for all Re-Entry clients in need of those services.

Learns, uses and models principles of the “What Works” system through evidence-based practices in all interactions with clients and other staff members.

• Conducts employment assessments and creates individual employment plans for each assigned client using principles of the “What Works” system.
• Documents clients’ progress in the Company database.
• Conducts on-going job preparation, job retention and life skills classes.
• Establishes and oversees job preparation and computer skills training resources.
• Provides appropriate referrals for clients.
• Establishes and coordinates relationships with state and private employment agencies and vocational schools.
• Arranges for client placement in vocational training in coordination with local vocational schools.
• Makes sure clients attend and complete training.
• Develops on-the-job support for clients who have been placed.
• Conducts individual education assessments and creates educational plans for each referred client using principles of the “What Works” system.
• Documents clients’ progress in the Company database.
• Establishes and oversees computer learning lab for GED preparation and remedial education.
• Provides clients with referrals for undergraduate and graduate studies.
• May facilitate psycho-educational/behavior modification groups.
• Documents clients’ progress in Company database.
• May manage a small caseload of Re-Entry clients using principles of the “What Works” system.
• Conducts risk/need assessments and creates individual treatment plans for each assigned client.
• Provides case management services as needed.
• Documents all client contact in Company database.
• Aids other Re-Entry Center staff with general operations to meet the needs of the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education or employment-related field required.
• Two (2) years of experience in duties relating to locating jobs for the general public or a specific population and one (1) year experience in job search and job retention methods.
• Some experience working with local area labor/employment market required.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to set boundaries.
• Good presentation, public speaking and facilitation skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good networking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately.
• Solid computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Knowledge of local area labor/employment market and community resources.
• Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish), preferred.