Placement Coordinator

Focus: HOPE•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Provide career development and placement services for WDE students during the training cycle and upon completion of program requirements. Decisions made in accordance with established policies, standards, and practices.

Requirements

Strong commitment to civil rights, human rights and social justice.
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
High level of oral and written communication skills.
Ability to relate to persons from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to document tasks.
Leadership and counseling abilities.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to connect with students, alumni, colleagues, and employers.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training plus related experience as a job developer/employment counselor.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling related to career and career skills development.
Work cooperatively with colleagues, students, and local employer partners to develop jobs and maintain the integrity of the Workforce Development and Education programs.
Analyze occupational data, such as physical, mental, and training requirements to successfully match student abilities with job requirements.
Coach and prepare candidates for interviews and entry into the workforce
Facilitate Employment Readiness Workshops
Organize and execute industry and employer events
Conduct regular outreach in the field, including on-site visits to employers and community partners, to build/strengthen relationships, develop new employer partnerships, and generate job leads for students and graduates.
Maintain appropriate files, records, and follow-ups to determine graduates’ job retention rates and career progress as well as suitability of colleagues.
Participate in professional organizations and professional development training opportunities.
Act as liaison to Focus: HOPE Human Resources for internal job opportunities.
Perform related duties as assigned.