URBAN SENIORS JOBS PROGRAM (USJP)

Position/Title: Site Coordinator

Location: 200 South Street, Morristown, NJ (Morris County)
Hours: Full-Time; Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (occasional work evenings and weekends)
Salary: $36,000 - $42,000
Reports To: Project LEAD Program Manager (USJP)
Position Posted: Until filled

Basic Functions:
Responsible for the recruitment, counseling. assessment, orientation, participant workshops and development of Individual Employment Plans (IEPs) and follow-up of participants for his or her assigned county. Serves as a liaison between the project and the host agencies on activities related to the participants.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, interview, conduct initial pre-orientation, and assist with intake process for job seekers.
• Effectively assist unemployed or underemployed seniors aged 55+ years to successfully re-enter the workforce while providing continuous support.
• Responsible for the completion and updating of participant assessments, case management notes, and Individual Employment Plans (IEPs).
• Identify needed support services for job seekers to maximize unsubsidized employment success.
• Provide ongoing assessment of client skills and community service assignments (CSAs).
• Ensure training for job seekers reflect IEP.
• Conduct follow-up and monitoring with host agencies and clients after placement as well as post unsubsidized employment via telephone, email, fax, and onsite visits.
• Identify local support services at low or no-cost.
• Collaborate with host agency supervisors on enhancing the skills of clients.
• Identify specialized training opportunities and provide follow-up.
• Responsible for completing training assignment description documentation.
• Provide ongoing personal and employment related counseling for job seekers through individual and/or group sessions.
• Maintain client records, files, and materials in accordance with USJP guidelines.
• Type letters, reports, and perform other clerical duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred in public/ business administration, human services, social work, or related field.
• Two to three years of experience working in the delivery of program services that include a combination of administrative
  responsibilities, case management, supervision, and fiscal which can be substituted for educational requirements.
• Experience conducting program assessments and/or monitoring.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Competent technology and management skills, including proficiency with using Microsoft Office and client database management.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Ability to speak Spanish fluently is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

How To Apply:
E-mail résumé/CV and cover letter to Careers.  Write "USJP - Site Coordinator (Morris County)" in the subject line.

The Urban League of Essex County is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.