SENIOR WORKER ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROJECT MANAGER

FAYETTE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC•Uniontown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Worker Advocacy Program Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program and supervision of one FTE staff member. The Project Manager works to establish partnerships with employers in Fayette and Greene Counties and provides them with consultative services aimed at attracting, retaining, and motivating Senior workers. This role also connects with workers in the 55+ demographic to assist with job opportunities. Additionally, this role promotes community training partnerships to enhance the skills of working Seniors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, education, or related field (or equivalent combination of experience and training)
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with businesses and clients.
Ability to effectively respond to routine inquiries verbally or in writing
Ability to plan and organize daily work
Ability to communicate ideas and proposals verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing
Intermediate MS Office skills including Word and Excel
Experience using customer relationship management systems to track client/business contacts and interactions
Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Must have reliable transportation to facilitate employer visits, recruitment, and local travel.
Ability to successfully pass Federal and State criminal background check and State of Pennsylvania Child Abuse background check

Nice To Haves

Consulting or outreach experience in a non-profit setting preferred.
Experience delivering services to Seniors is preferred
Experience supervising staff is preferred
Experience adhering to budgets and providing reports is preferred

Responsibilities

Supervision of assigned staff
Ensures timely completion of required reports, paperwork, and documentation
Assists companies in developing strategies and programs to attract and retain workers in the 55+ demographic and conducts a needs assessment
Works with employers to identify and communicate job opportunities
Identifies local training resources to assist companies in meeting training needs for their senior workforce
Assists Seniors with creating job search strategies and expanding skills in resume writing, networking, online job searches, and interviewing skills
Works with Senior workers to identify and address their potential barriers to employment
Assists Senior job seekers in obtaining training and experience needed to pursue their employment goals
Monitors clients throughout the job search process and documents activities, progress, and service needs to facilitate program reporting
Supports employers and workers throughout the orientation and assimilation processes to ensure successful employment
Completes all necessary program reporting requirements and maintains client files in accordance with grant requirements
Assists employers and workers throughout the ADA accommodation process where necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned