Project Coordinator – EMPOWERED! Program

Impact Community Action•Columbus, OH

50d

About The Position

Works with individuals participating in the EMPOWERED! “Clean Energy” full scope of Skilled Trades programming. Coaches, mentors, facilitates and assists individuals to set employment-related goals and address barriers to employment within the scope of the agency’s policies, procedures, and budget. Supports Senior Program Manager with identifying available resources and employment opportunities available to assist clients interested in career exploration within the clean energy sector. Helps clients establish an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) and follows up to ensure implementation. Assists Senior Project Manager and Lead Project Coordinator with program design, implementation and instructional facilitating of curriculum.

Requirements

Integrity and Trust
Action Oriented
Drive for Results
Interpersonal Savvy
Decision Quality
Problem Solving
Process Management
Customer Services
Innovation
Verbal, Written Communication Skills
Technical Skills (e.g., PC applications)
Willingness to facilitate curriculum
Associate degree in social work or related field (Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, etc.) or equivalent knowledge/experience
Knowledge of industry-standards for sustainability and “clean jobs”, including solar energy, wind energy, energy efficiency, combined heat and power, facilities maintenance, etc.
Must possess a valid Ohio Driver's license and/or reliable transportation. Must comply with agency's insurance carrier standards and policy

Nice To Haves

Experience as a work-readiness curriculum facilitator
Certification in specific facilitator training (e.g. FDS, “Thinking for a Change”, Job Coaching, Resume Writing)
Experience with NCCER curriculum
Experience in working with diverse populations of people

Responsibilities

Establishes a positive and productive working relationship with individuals from various backgrounds, including young adults (ages 18 to 30), recently restored citizens and applicants with criminal convictions in their background
Assists with the intake and assessment phases, including ensuring the program participants’ cooperation with the complete employment-centered case management process
Maintain contact with participants through weekly appointments and engagement activities to track their progress to interview/job readiness status
Facilitates the individual’s involvement with the creation and implementation of an Individual Employment Plan (IEP), including coaching individuals on meeting career/employment goals, managing expectations, program performance and emerging opportunities
Inputs and maintains accurate up-to-date individual activity/data into the tracking system designated by the agency
Creates and maintains individual files per assigned case load
Inputs individual activity/data into the data system
Facilitates group sessions and workshops to build employment readiness skills
Distributes attendance stipends and retention incentives to program participants
Prepares and submits assigned weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
Facilitates referrals for individuals to internal and external resources as needed
Occasional travel off-site to support training or other outreach engagement activities
Seeks out recruitment opportunities and works with colleagues to build a calendar of recruitment events
Represents the Agency at internal and external outreach events and recruiting activities
Using motivational interviewing and trauma as appropriate to help guide program participants to goal achievement
Other duties as assigned