Job Placement Coordinator
POSITION SUMMARY
The Job Placement Coordinator is an essential member of our Programs team and is responsible for placing in appropriate employment both our program graduates and the city residents released from incarceration through JOTF’s Community Bail Fund. Post-placement, the Job Placement Coordinator assists employers and employees in resolving issues and sustaining employment. This work continues while our pre-apprenticeship training work is currently on pause (winter/spring 2022) as we plan a new, expanded job readiness and skills training program with an expected start date in mid-2022.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Development and Placement: 80%
- Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with employers, local organizations, and business stakeholders to link participants to workforce resources and employment support services.
- Manage job accounts and all efforts needed to support the hiring of alumni while also preparing and coaching alumni through the job search and interview process.
- Meet with employers and human resource directors, maintain excellent employer/customer relations, anticipates participants’ needs, assesses participants’ satisfaction, offer support services so that customers are adequately trained and supported on the job.
- Perform outreach activities to generate job opportunities for participants.
- Play an active role in the job matching process by speaking to individual skills and job readiness while ensuring the “right fit” match for alumni and corporate partners.
- Work closely with case managers and each participant/client to establish goal-setting in job placements regarding employers’ stated needs and expectations.
- Maintain and continually update job orders and announcements by category. Distribute job orders and announcements to stimulate client awareness and interest.
- Keep up-to-date on the Baltimore area job market, including expanding industries and occupations, job openings, wages, skills in demand; share information internally as appropriate.
- Conduct assessments regarding career exploration and goal-setting sessions with Programs Team.
- Represent JOTF at community meetings and events that provide opportunities for recruitment, partnerships, development of network resources, and sharing information about the regional job market.
Data Management: 20%
- Input and track placement metrics in the Apricot data warehouse (Social Solutions) to aid in reporting and refinement of existing processes and grant deliverables.
- Verify JOTF participants’ job and demographic information.
- Collect participant narratives and success stories to integrate into partnership engagement, outreach and recruitment, and reporting.
- Work with designated staff to collect data on job placement rates for funders.
QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Education background from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human services, social work, psychology, or related field or two years of related vocational or job rebuilding experience.
- Experience will be considered in lieu of the educational requirement.
- Knowledge of workforce development programs and career readiness required.
- Familiarity with the workforce needs of employers and with the educational and employment barriers facing low-skill and low-income workers and job seekers.
- A keen understanding and demonstrated commitment to working with underserved communities and understanding the racial and socioeconomic dynamics impacting community engagement and outreach.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, including speaking and writing.
- Well-organized and detail-oriented, able to work in a team and independently.
- Competent in the use of office technology such as Microsoft Office and social media.
- Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- A flexible schedule, as programs and events may occur in the evening and on weekends.
- Experience with construction or other industries in Maryland – is a plus.
POSITION DETAILS
Until otherwise noted, work will be performed remotely and virtually. Where safe and feasible, work may be based out of our downtown Baltimore office, with visits to other locations in Baltimore City. As such, candidates who are local to Baltimore or the surrounding area (D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) will be prioritized.
Parking at the Baltimore office and reimbursement for business travel are provided.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Depending on the ideal candidate’s working preference and availability, this role can be:
Part-time (20 hours per week with a salary of $2,300 monthly) or;- Full-time (40 hours per week with a salary of $4,600 monthly)
Benefits include health insurance, matched 403(b), and paid leave.
The Job Placement Coordinator is a temporary 6-month position. There is a potential opportunity for this position to transition into a regular, full-time role pending performance review and the needs of the JOTF training programs.
Applications are accepted until the position is filled. To apply, visit the Baltimore Corps website: www.baltimorecorps.org.