Employment Coordinator - Fletcher House

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Camden, NJ, is seeking a dedicated professional to coordinate client employment and assist individuals in securing jobs. Responsibilities include conducting career counseling, maintaining employer contacts, and linking clients with vocational training opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and experience in job placement. This role emphasizes strong communication skills and a commitment to client success in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in job placement.
• Experience in vocational counseling and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clients' employment and connect them with job opportunities.
• Conduct career counseling and maintain employer contacts.
• Supervise job coaches and conduct job readiness classes.

Skills

Career counseling

Job market knowledge

Client relationship management

Vocational assessment

Networking

Education

Bachelors in Human Services or related field

Job description

Location: Fletcher House, 517 Penn St., Camden, NJ 08102, USA

Responsible for coordinating all client employment and marketing clients to employers. Assist clients in obtaining employment by linking clients with jobs and educational/training opportunities and the development of community contacts and resources for jobs and training. Establish and maintain contacts with employers and other groups potentially interested in hiring clients as well as other community-based organizations promoting job development. Conduct career counseling and vocational assessments, visit all work sites, and conduct job readiness and job retention classes.

Scope Of Duties:

• Develop working relationships with prospective employers and employment opportunities based on the local labor market, demand occupations, and resident interests, skills, and aptitude.
• Market clients to local employers and coordinate efforts with the Department of Labor and other employment services.
• Link client to vocational training opportunities through local vocational/technical schools and the county employment and training programs.
• Document client employment and progress in client's permanent file, and collects data as required by funding sources.
• Conduct career counseling and vocational assessments for clients in the program within two-week orientation period.
• Conduct job readiness and job retention classes on a monthly basis at a minimum or as needed in program.
• Coordinate quarterly job fairs and monthly on-site recruitments with prospective employers for program participants.
• Supervise job coaches where applicable.
• Conduct drug and alcohol screens as directed or needed and report results to supervisor.
• Verify all client employment in accordance with funding source requirements.
• Visit all work sites within two weeks of client beginning employment.
• Place clients in employment or vocational training prior to discharge from program.
• Participate in required internal/external Treatment Team meetings.
• Any duties assigned by Supervisor.
• Interact with clients, staff, and outside contacts with respect and courtesy.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions.

ADA Essential Functions:

1. Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, sit, walk, use hand to handle, reach with hands and arms
2. Regularly required to lift and move up to 10 lbs.
3. Regularly required to see clearly at 20 inches or less and observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes remain fixed on a given point.
4. Frequently required to see clearly at 20 feet or more.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

Required

Bachelors Degree and 2 years appropriate experience in duties related to locating jobs for the general public or a specific population, and 1 year experience in job search and job retention methods. Experience in vocational counseling, vocational assessment tests and working with clientele in areas of job placement and employability skills, career networking and assertiveness. Knowledge of local labor markets and job opportunities essential.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Valid Drivers License

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