Employment Coordinator

Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island is seeking a motivated Workforce Development Coordinator in New York. You will lead outreach, recruitment, and onboarding for Career Connections training programs, helping adults 18-40 enroll in vocational training and attain sustainable employment.

Strong communication and data entry skills are essential. You will collaborate with CRED staff to meet quarterly targets, coordinate intake, and support participants through coaching and barrier removal,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum three years in workforce development, recruiting, or human resources preferred.
• Diversity sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Strong goal-driven performance to meet monthly targets.
• Experience conducting group sessions and individual coaching.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive vocational assessments, create and present soft skills workshops to participants.
• Support participants and CRED staff during intake, to ensure program participants choose appropriate career paths.
• Outreach includes tabling at community events, canvassing, and presenting at information sessions.
• Oversee Career Connections event registration, such as Job Fairs and THRIVE Expo.
• Recruit, interview, and assess clients for entrance into vocational training programs.
• Achieve quarterly enrollment, placement, and retention targets.
• Provide coaching and direct support to adults with limited work history and education.
• Assist clients in developing social skills and work habits for long-term employment.
• Manage and track client stipend payments for vocational training.
• Complete basic reporting requirements including progress notes and client tracking.
• Assist participants in removing barriers to employment by connecting to services.
• Coordinate referrals with case management staff and generate funding ideas.
• Attend training and staff meetings as required.
• Assist with generation of program reports and proposals for funding as needed.
• Possess strong digital literacy, including Word/Excel and Google applications.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Face-to-face outreach

MS Word & Excel

Google apps knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Business, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The JCC's Career Connections department consists of employment and support programs serving individuals who are looking to obtain long-term employment. The department provides access to career counseling, job placement, occupational training, education, resources, and support programs for individuals who are motivated to enter the workforce. is responsible for community outreach, recruitment,

ABOUT YOU

You will beresponsible for the Outreach, recruitment, and onboarding of Career Connections training programs through community outreach as well as for assisting workforce clients ages 18-40 in enrolling in and completing vocational training and obtaining and retaining competitive employment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Complete comprehensive vocational assessments, create and present soft skills workshops to participants
• Support participants and CRED staff during intake, to ensure that the program participants choose appropriate based on their career interests and occupational goals, and that staff are aware of participants' social service needs, which will promote participant program completion, job attainment, and quality of life.
• Outreach includes but is not limited to tabling at community events; canvassing, representing JCC CRED program at community events; presenting at Information Sessions; speaking individually with candidates and participants.
• Oversee Career Connections Event registration, such as Job Fairs, THRIVE Expo, etc.
• Work closely to actively recruit, interview, and assess clients ages 18-40 for entrance into JCC vocational training programs.
• Achieve quarterly enrollment, placement, and retention targets.
• Provide coaching and direct support to adults with limited work history and educational attainment.
• Assist clients in developing appropriate social skills and work habits that will result in long-term employment or career advancement opportunities.
• Manage and track client stipend payments for vocational training
• Complete basic reporting requirements including, but not limited to, progress notes and client tracking; ensure data entry is completed by deadline dates as assigned
• Assist participants in removing barriers to employment by connecting to necessary services both within and outside the JCC.
• Work closely with case management staff to coordinate social services referrals and generate ideas to help clients achieve their education and employment goals.
• Attend training and staff meetings as required.
• Assist with the generation of program reports and proposals for funding as needed.
• Possess strong digital literacy skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and Knowledge of Google applications such as Gmail, Google Voice, Calendar usage, etc.
  

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in workforce development, recruiting, and human resources is preferred.
• Sensitivity towards and ability to work with diverse individuals including, but not limited to, immigrants, young adults, single parents, English language learners, and other low-income, high-barrier-to-employment populations.
• Demonstrated experience working in a goal-driven environment to achieve monthly targets.
• Demonstrated experience teaching or facilitating groups and individuals to achieve a desired outcome using up-to-date techniques/methods.
• Experience providing comprehensive assessment and case management services and/or helping others with a large caseload is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills are required. The ability to effectively conduct meetings, training, and groups is preferred.
  

SALARY

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00

BENEFITS

The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings includes: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!

ABOUT US

The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island.

Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members.The JCC of Staten Island is dedicatedto encouraging harmony throughout the community by providing facilities and programs that areopen to all regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Everyone is welcome at the JCC.