Position Summary: This position is responsible to provide job readiness/job development/job retention services to unemployed or underemployed individuals enrolled in the Work Ready Program. This position is also responsible to provide training and education to individuals and employers in an effort to create a workplace conducive to individuals entering into community service/paid work experience and/or the workforce. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Interview and assess individuals to obtain employment history, educational background, career goals skill level, interests, aptitudes, needs and barriers to develop a realistic individualized employment plan.

2. Coordinate with Social Worker and Case Manager on a bi-weekly basis to review participants’ progress

3. Provide individualized ongoing support and job counseling to individuals during the job placement and job retention phase.

4. Build relationships with community-based organizations to connect individuals to available opportunities.

5. Facilitate the development of community service and/or paid work experience opportunities at local non-profits.

6. Build a professional one-on-one relationship with employers to assist individuals with job placement and retention.

7. Monitor individual progress at the community service organizations.

8. Complete case notes and weekly progress reports on each individual in HMIS and CWDS.

9. Act as liaison between the individual and employer.

10. Follow-up with individuals at appropriate intervals to assess progress and ensure job retention.

11. Deliver job readiness workshops on a daily basis to engage individuals and prepare them with the necessary skills to secure and retain employment; maintain copies of all workshops and participants’ sample applications, cover letters and resumes.

12. Create weekly job search leads and post on the Job Search board.

13. Inform employers of the benefits and the employment support services provided to them; including addressing employer’s special needs.

14. Participate in staff and supervisory meetings.

15. Back-up other staff as needed.

16. Other duties as assigned Position Objectives:

1. Provide excellent supportive services to individuals that will result in the achievement of long-term employment and financial stability.

2. Develop and utilize a broad network of resources to best serve individuals.

3. Display a professional role model for individuals.

4. Maintain accurate and up to date files on all individuals. Qualifications: This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. A Master’s Degree is preferred. Requires an appropriate combination of education and experience that fulfills the knowledge and experience base required for this position, including training/education and work experience as it relates to workforce development programs and job recruitment/placement. Experience in working with individuals with multiple barriers to employment from a trauma-focused and strength-based approach is preferred. The person in this position must demonstrate outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and concerns. This position requires an individual with the ability to work well with people from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. The individual must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, combined with strong interpersonal skills. In addition, this position requires a licensed and insured driver with his/her own vehicle.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boothwyn, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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