Training Coordinator

Wesley Community Center, Inc.•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Training Coordinator coordinates Wesley’s Bridges to Career Opportunities (BCO) program. The coordinator recruits BCO students, provides orientation to all new BCO students and coaches all BCO students in the creation of education plans. The Training Coordinator coaches clients to help with successful transition from the BCO class to the vocational training at the community college or other identified training partner. The Training Coordinator is responsible for assisting clients in developing a plan of action to help them reach their education goals and improve financial stability. This position supports the employment division of the FOC.

Requirements

Ability to write and speak clearly and informatively
Bilingual, English and Spanish-speaking preferred
Strong computer skills including typing and Microsoft Office
Customer service oriented and able to effectively manage difficult or emotional client situations
Ability to work cooperatively and support the team
Ability to interpret and communicate contractual mandates and guidelines
Strong organizational and project management skills including planning and scheduling
Understanding of effective case management strategies and client support resources
Post-secondary certificate or degree and/or meets experience criteria
a minimum of (3) years’ work experience in similar organization coordinating program services and activities, recruitment and providing direct case management.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the annual calendar for the BCO classes
Coordinate BCO Information Sessions and Orientations
Coordinate instructors for academics, employability skills, financial literacy skills and other partner agencies
Conduct participant assessments for BCO program(TABE and ONET)
Manage day-to-day client activities for BCO program
Coach clients from successful completion of the BCO class into training at the community college
Develop individualized service plans to assist clients to reach their education goals and toward self sufficiency
Support clients progress through referrals and supportive services as needed
Provide ongoing communication to FOC staff with follow upon clients’ progress
Regularly update databases and ensure accuracy of data being collected
Track and be accountable toward grant goals that involve the BCO work
Identify internal and external referral resources to provide supplementary services and support to clients
Provide educations supports to clients as funding allows
Coordinate with training partners to orient, enroll and support clients.
Participate actively in staff meetings, monthly case conferences and all agency staff meetings and trainings
Identify internal and external resources to provide supplementary services and supports to clients.
Represent FOC and Wesley at community functions as required.
Able to support through word and action the Wesley Community Center’s Mission statement and the mission’s core values of integrity, excellence and commitment through completion of other duties as needed and assigned.