Part-Time Site Coordinator

Program: Urban Seniors Jobs Program (USJP)

Position/Title: Part-Time Site Coordinator

Location: 111 Washington Street Patterson, NJ 07505 (Passaic County)

Hours: Part-Time; 20-25 hours per week

Reports To: Project Lead, Urban Seniors Job Program

Position Posted: Until filled

Basic Functions:

Responsible for the recruitment, counseling, assessment, orientation, participant workshops, development of Individual Employment Plans (IEPs), and the follow-up of participants for his or her assigned county. Serves as a liaison between the project and the host agencies on activities related to participants.

Responsibilities: 

• Recruit, interview, conduct initial pre-orientation, and assist with intake process for applicants.
• Effectively assist unemployed or underemployed seniors aged 55+ years successfully re-enter the workforce while providing continuous support.
• Responsible for the completion and updating of participant assessments, case management notes, and Individual Employment Plans (IEPs).
• 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 reflects IEP.
• Conduct follow-up and monitoring with host agencies and participants after placement as well as post unsubsidized employment via telephone, email, fax, and onsite visits.
• Identify local support services at low or no-cost.
• Work with host agency Supervisors on enhancing the skills of participants.
• Identify specialized training opportunities and provide follow-up.
• Responsible for completing training assignment description documentation.
• Provide ongoing personal and employment related counseling for participants through individual and/or group sessions.
• Maintain participant records, files, and materials in accordance with USJP guidelines.
• Type letters, reports, and perform other clerical duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, human services, social work, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in the delivery of program services that includes a combination of administrative responsibilities, case management, supervision, and fiscal which can be substituted for educational requirements.
• Experience in 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.
• Must be bilingual (Spanish-speaking).

Equal Opportunity Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

The Urban League of Essex County is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.