Employment Placement Coordinator

Heartland Human Care Services•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting newly arrived refugees and asylees with obtaining employment. The role includes working closely with refugees and asylees to familiarize them with the US workforce and identifying suitable employment opportunities. Why Join Us? Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking education and career pathways. Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team dedicated to the mission and vision of our organization. Achieve your goals in a supportive environment that prioritizes your well-being and personal flexibility.

Requirements

Associates Degree or equivalent.
Two (2) years experience in sales, business, marketing or employment-related social service settings working with the hard to employ, special needs populations and the employer community; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Microsoft Access may be required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate the ability to speak before large groups and have strong presentation.
Fluency in a second language may be required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements successful marketing strategies to improve the receptivity of employers, businesses, and vocational training facilities for hiring, promoting and/or training program participants.
Is responsible for the recruitment of unsubsidized job slots and employer relations while performing mock interviews with and reviewing resumes of those participants ready for unsubsidized employment.
Identifies both entry-level and career track positions feasible and attractive to program participants as outlined in the employability plan developed with case management and career coach staff.
Develops and maintains an information bank regarding unsubsidized employment opportunities for staff and participant usage.
Develops and maintains a network of employers to share with other employment placement coordinators and staff that will assist all program participants in securing employment.
Coordinate and customize job fairs matching employers’ needs with participants’ abilities, skills, and interest.
Develops and maintains an information bank regarding employability development programs, vocational training programs, GED and other adult education programs that will enhace the employability and promotability of program participants.
Collaborates closely with case management and other employment program staff to ensure that employment, training, and educational opportunities meet the needs of program participants.
Develops a retention tracking program for unsubsidized job slots that incorporates a data collection system used to determine job retention at monthly intervals, working closely with the career coach where participant intervention is required.
Develops an appropriate tracking format to ensure appropriate employer follow-up and intervention.
Participates in organizational task groups, serves on committees and collaborates with service provider networks and policy development groups.
Completes all required paperwork in a neat and timely manner. When required, utilizes a database system to enter employment related information.
Uses organizational resources appropriately either directly or through case management to secure tangible goods needed for employment, e.g. transportation assistance, uniforms, shoes, tools.
Reacts to change productively. Completes career related assessments to program participants and makes employment related recommendations.
Other duties may be assigned.