Locations:
Emsworth – Main Campus
Reports
to: Director
of Unified Services
Hours:
General
Statement of Duties: This
position will director Holy Family’s workforce readiness program. The Coordinator will be responsible for
managing projects, engaging the business community to serve on an advisory
employer board, developing content, and conducting outreach for job creation
for youth in Holy Family’s programs. The
ideal candidate will be flexible, organized, proactive, and comfortable working
independently and multitasking. Must
have good oral communications skills and able to interact with corporate
leaders, advocates, and policymakers.
Good written communication skills are required.
Essential
Functions:
1.
Promotes
the
2.
Lead
and administer the entire employment life-cycle for youth from requisition to
position close
3.
partner
with hiring managers to identify the best candidate fit
4.
Work
with staff job coaches and volunteer job coaches to help youth and teach
appropriate work behaviors and interpersonal skills.
5.
Provide
individual task analysis and task training to clients on-the –job.
6.
Facilitate
communication during orientation and training sessions offered by employers.
7.
Attend
all required meetings and in-services.
8.
Responsible
for recording client progress and tracking.
9.
Conduct
weekly Job Club meetings for clients and referrals to program.
10. Assists in preparation
of program satisfaction evaluations for recipients.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s
degree in psychology, social work or rehab counseling preferred. Minimum of one year teaching or supervising
adults with disabilities, preferably in a vocational setting. Previous case management experience
preferred. Basic knowledge of good work
practices, computers and Microsoft Word, Excel and email systems. Current PA driver’s license, Act 33/34 and
FBI clearances required. Awareness of
disability and workplace modification/accommodation issues. Cross-cultural communication skills and
ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse clientele. Candidate must have a high school diploma
(Bachelor’s degree preferred). Must have at least one (1) or more years of
experiences working with children in group activities and classroom setting.
Candidate must have good
communication and organizational skills. Current Act 33/34 & FBI clearances, Valid PA
Driver’s license are required. EOE
Internal applicants who are interested in this position must submit a
job posting application to Human Resources no later than February 4, 2010.
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