Outreach Coordinator- Akron, OH

PathStone Corporation•Norwalk, OH

About The Position

Summary Purpose for the Position: Serves as lead and coordinates all program outreach and recruitment activities for direct enrollment of program participants. Enhances participants’ ability to access resources available in their communities. This position operates within and contributes to the goal achievement of a work team which is charged with delivery of client services including employment, training, emergency, support, advocacy, and referral services.

Requirements

Position requires knowledge, experience, and proficiency, demonstrated through up to three years of training and/or work experience in the area of job training and employment or other relevant area, with specific emphasis on the issues of rural, unemployed, previously incarcerated, high school drop outs and farmworker populations.
Position requires working knowledge of computers, and record keeping.
Position requires automobile, driver’s license and insurance.

Responsibilities

Acquire full knowledge, including eligibility criteria, of all services available through PathStone.
Maintain and monitor complete and accurate records and files on all Outreach participants.
Compile and submit reports in a timely manner on Outreach Activities.
Recruits and enrolls clients for training and employment opportunities and assists and supports clients in utilizing those opportunities.
Furnish updates on training and employment participants in case management records and meetings.
Analyze and interpret assessment results.
Synthesize labor market information, participant assessment results, and employment barriers to formulate employment and training plan of action.
Assist in development area.
Disseminates program information to employers and service agencies.
Coordinates Case management to ensure goals and objectives are met.
Travel to areas where participants are located to inform, recruit and enroll individuals.
Screen participants to inform and clarify alignment of individual and program goals and objectives.
Ensure participant’s eligibility prior to Outreach enrollment.
Initiate development of written individual client employability plan.
Collaborate with agency representatives, community groups, and area employers to determine employment trends and demands, and to facilitate referrals.
Ensure participants receive training & employment services within ten days of enrollment into Outreach program and meet assigned program goals.
Attend assigned conferences, seminars and classes in order to maintain and upgrade skills.
Enhance personal knowledge, skills and abilities.
Seek and act upon performance feedback.
Make appropriate corrections, additions to ensure accurate Outreach Count.
Establish emergency and supportive services network.
Review and Coordinate Completeness of all enrollment and termination paperwork for Outreach Participants.
Review monthly Management Information system reports for accuracy.
Market training programs and develop placement opportunities for job ready participants.
Develops, organizes and conducts Outreach information sessions for potential participants and community members.
Coordinates Outreach among diverse programs to maximize community impact.
Develops and conducts Job Readiness training.
Coordinates and develops training for Outreach Staff as well as for participants.