[Fredslist] Job opportunity at Commonpoint Queens: Employment Coordinator/workforce Development

[Carolyn Weinstein]

*Please send resume and cover letter to cdelaisla at commonpointqueens.org
<cdelaisla at commonpointqueens.org>.*
Employment Coordinator, Workforce Development

Commonpoint Queens Adult Workforce Department at ‘The Hub” consists of
employment and support  programs serving individuals who are looking to
obtain long-term employment. The Hub provides access to career counseling,
job placement, occupational training, education, resources, and support
programs for individuals who are motivated to enter the workforce.



The Employment Coordinator is responsible for assisting clients in
obtaining and retaining competitive employment that is consistent with
their vocational goals.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



   - Develop strong working relationships with clients in order to help
   participants secure and maintain viable and long-lasting employment
   - Complete comprehensive vocational assessment, and then vocational
   counseling and referrals to corresponding hard skills training.
   - Guide clients through all facets of job search, including resume
   revisions, online applications, mock interview sessions, and networking.
   - Achieve quarterly enrollment, placement, and retention targets
   - Provide coaching and direct support to adults with limited work
   history and educational attainment
   - Assist clients in developing appropriate social skills and work habits
   that will result in  long term employment or career advancement
   opportunities
   - Advocate on behalf of clients by directly, collaborating with agency
   staff and building strong relationships with local businesses and other
   community-based organizations to develop job leads that cater to the
   interests and talent of the people on his/her caseload
   - Complete basic reporting requirements including, but not limited to,
   progress notes and client tracking; ensure data entry is completed by
   deadline dates as assigned
   - Obtain verification documents from employers and/or members upon
   placement in a timely manner and using data on a regular basis to manage
   performance
   - Assist participants in removing barriers to employment by making
   connections to necessary services both within and outside Commonpoint
   - Work closely with case management staff to coordinate social services
   referrals and generate ideas to help clients achieve their education and
   employment goals
   - Attend trainings and staff meetings, as required
   - Assist with the generation of program reports and proposals for
   funding as needed
   - Possess strong digital literacy skills including Microsoft Word, Excel
   and Knowledge of Google applications such as Gmail, Google Voice, Calendar
   usage, etc.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS



   - Bi-lingual in Spanish required.
   - Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Business,
   Psychology, or related field.
   - At least three (3) years relevant experience in workforce development,
   recruiting, human resources preferred.
   - Sensitivity towards, and ability to, work with diverse individuals
   including, but not limited to, immigrants, young adults, single parents,
   English language learners, and other to low-income, high-barrier to
   employment populations.
   - Demonstrated experience working in a goal-driven environment to
   achieve monthly targets.
   - Demonstrated experience effectively teaching or facilitating groups
   and individuals to achieve the desired outcome using up-to-date
   techniques/methods.
   - Experience providing comprehensive assessment and case management
   services and/or helping others to large caseload desirable.
   - Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal
   skills required, ability to effectively conduct meetings, trainings, groups
   preferred.


-- 
Carolyn Weinstein, LCSW
Social Worker / Employment Coordinator
Commonpoint Queens - Adult Workforce Services
77-17 Queens Boulevard Flushing, NY 11373
Tel: (718) 268-5057 ext 117
E-mail: cweinstein at commonpointqueens.org
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