PA Workforce Development Coordinator

Casa Inc; York (York County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Sixteen paid holidays

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) match

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

We Are CASA Inc. is seeking a Workforce Development Coordinator to coordinate ESOL, vocational training, and job placement programs at Pennsylvania welcome centers.

You will build partnerships with employers and educational institutions to expand opportunities for community members and support We Are CASA’s mission and strategy. The role requires strong organization, multitasking, and community engagement skills, with a focus on equitable access to workforce development services and data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; advanced degree is a plus.
• Valid US Driver’s License and reliable vehicle to travel between We Are CASA sites and community locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support ESOL programming to strengthen members’ English language skills for the workplace.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain vocational training opportunities preparing members for employment and career advancement.
• Coordinate and support ESOL programming to strengthen language skills for workplace communication.
• Develop outreach and marketing strategies to recruit members and employers for ESOL, vocational training, and job placement services.
• Maintain accurate program, participant, membership, and financial records in approved databases.

Skills

Fluency in English

Spanish proficiency

Haitian Creole

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Evenings/weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

WE ARE CASA & CASA IN ACTION SYNOPSIS:

We Are CASA’s mission is to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working-class Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant Communities. Our vision is rooted in the collective power of our community, our inclusive, permanent, member-led movement radically transforms communities and systems to ensure the needs, dreams, and aspirations of members are fully met as we strive for justice and full liberation at home and in solidarity with others across the world. We Are CASA has a sister organization, CASA in Action, a separate, but related, nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although We Are CASA and CASA in Action share a common goal of supporting immigrants and low-income people in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia, they are separate organizations with their own board of directors. A set of employees at the two organizations, including the person filling this position, shares their time between the two organizations. This has no effect on salary or benefits.

DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS:

We Are CASA’s Services Division anticipates and responds to the needs of working-class Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities, strengthening and building power among these communities for long-term impact. In Pennsylvania, We Are CASA operates two welcome centers: one in York, and one in Lancaster, responding to the needs of community members in the region. At these centers, community members can join We Are CASA, become involved in organizing opportunities, and receive high-quality services, such as job placement, vocational training, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Workforce Development Coordinator will coordinate and support workforce development programs, such as ESOL, vocational training, and computer literacy classes operating out of our Pennsylvania welcome centers. The position will help program participants prepare for and secure employment through individualized activities, such as resumé building, mock job interviews, and job placement, while coordinating group-based support, such as training logistics, course monitoring, and outreach events. The Coordinator will build and maintain strong partnerships with businesses, colleges, community-based organizations, building trades, and other fields, to identify job placement and career advancement opportunities for community members. This position will serve a critical role helping individuals develop necessary skills to achieve their professional goals. The Coordinator will work closely across We Are CASA teams to ensure workforce development programming responds to member needs and supports We Are CASA's mission and strategy.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the development and implementation of an integrated Workforce Development Program at We Are CASA in Pennsylvania centered on three core components: ESOL, vocational training (including both soft and hard skills), and job placement, ensuring that these services respond to the needs of We Are CASA members and the local labor market
• Ensure high-quality delivery and outcomes across training programs and courses by recruiting, evaluating, and coordinating with instructors; conducting class observations; providing instructor feedback; monitoring participant progress; supporting attendance and course completion; and organizing graduation or completion activities, among other activities
• Build and maintain employer and workforce partnerships (homeowners, contractors, subcontractors, businesses, unions, community colleges, training institutions, government agencies, and other community partners) to expand quality training and job opportunities for We Are CASA members
• Conduct labor market analyses and community needs assessments to identify employment opportunities and training priorities by geographic areas, and use findings to continuously improve program services
• Seek job placement opportunities for We Are CASA members, identifying individualized opportunities; cultivating employer relationships; supporting members through job searches and placement, as well as engaging in education and advocacy for quality working conditions, fair wages, and accommodations
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain vocational training opportunities that prepare members for employment and career advancement, including both hard/technical skills and soft skills
• Coordinate and support ESOL programming to strengthen members’ English language skills for the workplace and increase their ability to access training, secure employment, communicate effectively with employers and coworkers, and advance in their careers
• Develop and implement outreach, recruitment, and marketing strategies in partnership with We Are CASA’s Communications team to recruit members and employers, promote ESOL, vocational training, and job placement services, and coordinate employment campaigns, community events, and multilingual outreach
• Maintain accurate program, participant, membership, and financial records in approved organizational databases, including monitoring and reporting enrollment, attendance, training completion, job placement, and other outcomes; collecting and reconciling tuition and membership payments; and ensuring compliance with organizational data, quality, and audit standards
• Collaborate across We Are CASA departments and regions to ensure that Workforce Development service programming is responsive to and aligned with member priorities and supporting membership growth and community power
• Participate actively in the annual planning process, including helping develop programmatic goals, establishing individualized work plan goals and adhering to all deadlines and work requirements set throughout the year
• Participate in organizational priorities, including coordinating with community organizers for organizing and mobilizing purposes
• Develop, establish and coordinate training opportunities according to the market’s demand.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience: advanced degree is a plus.
• Valid US Driver’s License and reliable vehicle to travel between We Are CASA sites and community locations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Fluency in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole
• Deep commitment to social change and to We Are CASA’s mission as a membership organization building power in working-class, immigrant, Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendant, and Indigenous communities
• Commitment to growing We Are CASA as a membership organization in which members have decision-making authority.
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong interpersonal communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects, schedules, partners, or training activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, customer-service, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage detailed records, data entry, and multiple deadlines with accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

COMPENSATION:

$48,000 - $53,540

BENEFITS DESCRIPTION:

Who is eligible?

• All full time and part time permanent positions working 20 hours or more per week.

What We Offer:

• Generous paid time off, including: annual leave starting at three weeks per year (proportional accrual per pay period), two weeks of sick leave, three days of personal leave, and additional compensatory leave for exempt employees.
• Sixteen (16) paid holidays per calendar year.
• Excellent Benefits Package including employer paid benefits as follow:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance (We Are CASA pays 100% of the premium costs for the employee up to our HMO plan, 55% for couples, 65% for children and 60% for family)
  • Basic life and AD&D
  • Long and Short Term Disability insurance
  • Professional Development: Those pursuing a course of study related to work performed at We Are CASA may be eligible for a reimbursement up to $3,000.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits:
  • FSA Account including Dependent Care.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a 2% employer discretionary match.
  • Supplemental Health insurance
• Allowances:
  • Mileage reimbursements for those positions that are required to drive on We Are We Are CASA business.
  • Cell Phone stipend for those positions that are required to use their cellphone for We Are CASA business

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, crawling and reaching objects. The employee will frequently be required to stand, lift, carry, push and pull objects.

The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk, do repetitive motions, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch.

When it comes to physical strength, the employee will required to perform medium work.The employee may be required to lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADA:

We Are CASA will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

OSHA:

This role is not to handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.

This is a union position, represented in collective bargaining by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Communication Workers of America, Local WBNG 32035 - Communication Workers of America (CWA). If you are offered and accept this position, you will be invited to become a member of the union. All bargaining unit positions require membership or agency fee payer status.

We Are CASA Inc. and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status or national origin.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.