Employment Placement Specialist

Employment/Education Coordinator

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Responsibilities

Summary:

The Employment/Education Coordinator conducts 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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Employment/Education Coordinator 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.
• The Employment/Education Coordinator 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.
• The Employment/Education Coordinator arranges for client placement in vocational training in coordination with local vocational schools. Monitors client attendance and completion of training.
• Develops on-the-job support for clients who have been placed.
• The Employment/Education Coordinator 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.
• The Employment/Education Coordinator provides clients with referrals for undergraduate and graduate studies.
• May facilitate psycho-educational/behavior modification groups. Documents clients' progress in Company database.
• The Employment/Education Coordinator 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.
• Assists other Re-Entry Center staff with general operations to meet the needs of the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education or employment-related field required.
• Master's Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education or employment-related field preferred.
• Appropriate state teaching certification preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with offender/minority populations in an adult educational setting using computer lab required.
• 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 Power Point.
• Knowledge of local area labor/employment market and community resources.
• Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) may be required.