Site Coordinator — Senior Employment Services (55+)

Urban League of Essex County; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban League of Essex County in Morristown, NJ, is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to recruit, counsel, assess, and support job seekers through workshops and individualized Employment Plans.

The role involves intake, case notes, coordination with host agencies, and follow-up after placement. Requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2–3 years of relevant experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in public/ business administration, human services, social work, or related field.
• Two to three years of experience in program services that include administrative responsibilities, case management, supervision, and fiscal which can be substituted for educational requirements.
• Experience conducting program assessments and/or monitoring.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Competent technology and management skills, including proficiency with using Microsoft Office and client database management.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Ability to speak Spanish fluently is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and conduct initial pre-orientation and assist with intake process for job seekers.
• Effectively assist unemployed or underemployed seniors aged 55+ successfully re-enter the workforce while providing continuous support.
• Responsible for the completion and updating of participant assessments, case management notes. and IEP’s.
• Identify needed support services for participants to maximize unsubsidized employment success.
• Provide ongoing assessment of participant skills and community service assignments (CSAs).
• Ensure participant training reflect IEP.
• Conduct follow-up and monitoring with host agencies and clients after placement as well as post unsubsidized employment via telephone, email, fax, and onsite visits.
• Identify local support services at low or no-cost.
• Collaborate with host agency supervisors on enhancing the skills of clients.
• Identify specialized training opportunities and provide follow-up.
• Responsible for completing training assignment description documentation.
• Provide ongoing personal and employment related counseling for job seekers through individual and/or group sessions.
• Maintain client records, files, and materials in accordance with USJP guidelines.
• Type letters, reports, and perform other clerical duties.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in public/business administration, human services, social work, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client database management

Driver’s license

Job description

Urban League of Essex County in Morristown, NJ, is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to recruit, counsel, assess, and support job seekers through workshops and individualized Employment Plans.

The role involves intake, case notes, coordination with host agencies, and follow-up after placement. Requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2–3 years of relevant experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.