Community Workforce Programs Specialist

Roots Community Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Roots Community Health Center's Workforce Services Coordinator supports workforce and community programs, ensuring structured data tracking and timely reporting to drive service delivery. The role requires strong organizational skills, experience with MS Office/Google Suite, and the ability to work with diverse participants, partners, and staff within a nonprofit setting in Oakland, CA.

You will assist with orientations, timesheet reviews, vendor communications, and recruitment events such as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in non-profit or community clinic is preferred.
• Ability to multitask.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite.
• Strong interpersonal communication; ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Valid California Driver License with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-enrollment screening of potential Workforce Enterprise applicants.
• Coordinate and conduct agency orientation sessions for new Emancipators, apprentices, and interns.
• Coordinate and conduct Workforce program policy trainings.
• Regularly review participant timesheets to identify and resolve issues for payments.
• Review and maintain participant files to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Advise supervisors of possible risk management issues promptly.
• Manage documentation and follow-up required for participant corrective action plans.
• Prepare weekly check requests for timely review, approval, and processing.
• Process and report on staffing communications from external partners.
• Verify vendors and facilitate the funds disbursement process.
• Conduct outreach to outside employers to establish work pathways for participants.
• Coordinate monthly Job Fairs.
• Complete all required documentation and reports in a timely fashion.
• Input client information.
• Administrative duties such as filing and telephone calls.
• Attend department and organizational meetings as required.

Skills

Multitask

Interpersonal communication

Diversity engagement

MS Office

Google Suite

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Roots Community Health Center's Workforce Services Coordinator supports workforce and community programs, ensuring structured data tracking and timely reporting to drive service delivery. The role requires strong organizational skills, experience with MS Office/Google Suite, and the ability to work with diverse participants, partners, and staff within a nonprofit setting in Oakland, CA.

You will assist with orientations, timesheet reviews, vendor communications, and recruitment events such as